![round log picnic shelter with tables , bbq grill and trash cans](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-04/Potlatch_PicnicShelter2_06-17-2015.jpg?itok=jcQfQJMA)
![view of campsite where red tent is setup behind picnic table nestled among tall pines](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-04/Potlatch_Campground_06-17-2015.jpg?itok=4oLcKBe8)
![drive leading through the campground under canopy of tall pine trees with large boulders along the street](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-04/Potlatch_Campground2_06-17-2015.jpg?itok=xtKYBe87)
![primitive campsite with large log and picnic table align the site](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-04/Potlatch_Campsite_06-17-2015.jpg?itok=9MmhpFXr)
![large blue and white tent set by campers in a primitive campsite](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-04/Potlatch_Campsite2_06-17-2015.jpg?itok=4-z7ma85)
![Horse shoe pit with log corral shaded by tall pine trees](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-04/Potlatch_Horseshoes_06-17-2015.jpg?itok=fT-UoZta)
![lagoon of green surrounded by vegetation](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-04/Potlatch_Lagoon_06-17-2015.jpg?itok=8PNFfloC)
![large open field along the lake shore for picnicing](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-04/Potlatch_PicnicArea_06-17-2015.jpg?itok=9d7xpIAK)
![primitive campsite with picnic table and firepit ready for campers](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-04/Potlatch_PicnicArea2_06-17-2015.jpg?itok=MPOaacXD)
![picnic table set above the lake shore in the open field of grass](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-04/Potlatch_PicnicArea3_06-17-2015.jpg?itok=PE7TCEkq)
![picnic shelter with many tables all around and underneath](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-04/Potlatch_PicnicShelter_06-17-2015.jpg?itok=qzty8H5z)
![trail leading around a bend of the lake just above the rocky shore](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-04/Potlatch_Shoreline_06-17-2015.jpg?itok=LfMpOD2Q)
![south view of lakeshore of sand and rock](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-04/Potlatch_Shoreline2_06-17-2015.jpg?itok=PjIoHIxN)
![north view of lakeshore trail along the path of stone and sand](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-04/Potlatch_Shoreline3_06-17-2015.jpg?itok=dmYqF2Cv)
![grassy field view overlooking the lake with hills on the horizon](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-04/Potlatch_WaterView_06-17-2015.jpg?itok=gbckBRU6)
![state parks Welcome to Potlatch sign](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-04/Potlatch_WelcomeSign_06-17-2015.jpg?itok=tMUMzyHT)
We're updating our camping and moorage fees to continue providing great experiences for visitors amid inflation and rising costs. You will see a rate increase for camping stays booked for May 15 and beyond. Moorage fees will increase Jan. 1. Learn more here.
Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.
The park Dump Station is closed and winterized for the Off-Season. The day-use restroom is closed for repairs. Portable toilets are available for use.
21020 N US Highway 101, Shelton, WA 98584
Set on a rocky estuary shoreline, Potlatch combines the delights of the sea and land. Mature pine forest gives way to sweeping views of the Hood Canal at this classic Western Washington park.
Beach Exploration
Biking
Bird Watching
Boating
Camping
Crabbing
Fishing
Kayaking
Paddleboarding
Scuba Diving
Shellfishing
Swimming
Windsurfing
Winter Camping
Accessible Campsites
Accessible Restrooms
Drinking Water
Fire Pit
Restrooms
Showers
Trash Service
Buoys
Picnic Shelters
Picnic Tables
Accessible Parking
Parking
Trailer Dump
Amphitheater
Interpretive Opportunities
Hiking Trails
Forest
Ocean Beach
Saltwater
Sandy Beach
Seasonal Wildflowers
Wildlife Viewing
Potlatch has year-round moorage off of its 5,700-foot shoreline. The typically calm Hood Canal waters are a popular place for swimming, boating, paddling, water skiing, crabbing and fishing (with a permit).
Camp among the tall pines at Potlatch. The park has 38 standard campsites, 35 partial hookup sites for RVs and two hiker/bikers sites. An amphitheater and fire circles are also available for visitor use.
Learn about seasonal closures and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.
Potlatch's estuary environment is an opportunity for fun and educational intertidal beach exploration and clam and oyster harvesting may be done in season with a permit. The calm but steady winds are perfect for kite flying on the shore.
Hiking is limited at the park but nearby are several popular trails that showcase the dynamic rivers of the region. Along the way, or in the park, visitors may spot local elk herds and other wildlife.