Hood Canal Saltwater Park
About
Hood Canal Saltwater Park is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 2.3 miles from the town of Hoodsport. Restrooms are on site, and there is no fee to visit. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 76°F, with only about five wet days in each of those months. Nearby options include the Olympics & Pacific Coast climbing area about 3.4 miles away, the Upper Loop hike at 3.7 miles, and McTaggert Creek for canoeing at 4.2 miles. Brown Creek Campground, roughly 8 miles out, is the closest place to camp.
Beach Details
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Hood Canal Saltwater Park
Washington
Data: Washington State Department of Ecology, Coastal Atlas public beach access. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 65–76°F and lows of 46–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Cushman Powerhouse #2, WA weather station, 0.2 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan45° high36° low1 days with snow
- Feb48° high35° low
- Mar52° high37° low
- Apr58° high40° low
- May65° high46° low
- Jun70° high50° low
- Jul76° high54° low
- Aug76° high54° low
- Sep69° high50° low
- Oct58° high44° low
- Nov50° high39° low
- Dec44° high35° low1 days with snow
Nearby
- Olympics & Pacific CoastRock climbing3.4 mi
- Upper LoopHiking3.7 mi
- McTaggert CreekCanoeing4.2 mi
- Dogwood Ridge TrailHiking4.3 mi
- Licorice Fern TrailHiking4.5 mi
- Brown Creek CampgroundCamping8.1 mi
- Lilliwaup CreekCanoeing8.3 mi
- Big CreekCamping8.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
