Burn Ban - Level 1

Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.

The mountain range surrounding Dosewallips State Park.
Amphitheater at Dosewallips State Park.
Three cabins in the Dosewallips camp ground.
Front view of the cabins at Dosewallips State Park.
Shaded standard campsite at Dosewallips State Park.

Dosewallips State Park

306996 Highway 101, Brinnon, WA 98320

Visit the mountains or beach at Dosewallips State Park. Dig for clams or watch a herd of elk wander through camp. This diverse and dynamic park is perfect for a day trip or overnight stay.

Rules

  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
  • Horses not Allowed

Wildlife

Guests may share space with the local elk herds that wander through camp. Stay back 100 feet, and never offer food.

Swimming

The park does not have a formal swimming area, but park visitors may enjoy swimming in the river. Please note the river can be swift and not suitable for young children.

Activities

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Beach Exploration

Winter Camping

Biking

Bird Watching

Camping

Crabbing

Fishing

Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running

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Kayaking

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Paddleboarding

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Shellfishing

Swimming

Amenities

Accessible Campsites

Accessible Restrooms

ADA Buildings

Drinking Water

Fire Pit

Park Ranger Station

Restrooms

Showers

Trash Service

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Firewood

Grill

Picnic Shelters

Picnic Tables

Accessible Parking

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Trailer Dump

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Ball Fields

Amphitheater

Interpretive Opportunities

Observation Deck

Hiking Trails

Park features

Field

Forest

Freshwater

Mountain View

River

Rocky Beach

Saltwater

Viewpoint

Wetland

Wildlife Viewing

Rules

  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
  • Horses not Allowed

Wildlife

Guests may share space with the local elk herds that wander through camp. Stay back 100 feet, and never offer food.

Swimming

The park does not have a formal swimming area, but park visitors may enjoy swimming in the river. Please note the river can be swift and not suitable for young children.

Map & visitor guide

47.69636536, -122.9194565

Dosewallips State Park is a year-round camping park with 5 miles of shoreline on Hood Canal and the Dosewallips River. All camp areas are grassy and located in scenic, rustic settings.

Fishing

Bring your fishing poles and shovels to collect freshwater or saltwater fish, clams, oysters and crabs. 

Freshwater activities are nearby on the banks of the Dosewallips River, and saltwater activities can be found on nearby Hood Canal. There is a watercraft launch 7 miles south of the park at Triton Cove State Park.

Picnic and day use facilities

The park provides a kitchen shelter without electricity, and sheltered picnic tables. There are braziers and restrooms nearby.

Camping

The campground has cabins, standard and utility sites. The park accommodates RVs and combinations of 40 feet or less in length.

During winter months (Nov. 15 through March 1), the campground is winterized and only sites 21-29 have water. Winter water supply is still available.

Interpretive opportunities

In summer months, campfire programs are conducted on most weekends.