Twanoh State Park - Washington
Sometimes the best things come in small packages, Twanoh State Park on the Hood Canal in Washington State has just become our favorite small campground.
With 25 standard sites and 22 full hook up sites this small park packs a big punch. Twanoh State Park has three sections, the campground, the waterfront day use area and a hiking trail which follows Twanoh Creek.
The Campground - We were pleasantly surprised by the thoughtful layout of this campground. Full hook up sites are located closest to the road and along the the creek. Tent spaces were located throughout the park and several walk in sites were located in a generously wooded area. The walk in sites were very easy to access and many were next to Twanoh Creek.
Waterfront Day Use - You’ll feel like you traveled through time when you see the Depression era buildings built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the waterfront park area. The 1920’s and 30’s are alive and well in the rustic architecture which harkens back to the birth of this wonderful park. The saltwater shoreline is very large with space for every kind of water activity. A shallow swimming area is kept warm in the summer months by the sun and is great for children. A boat launch can accommodate boats as well as kayaks and canoes. Oysters are plentiful and ready to harvest during oyster season (with a license of course). Low tide is also a great time to explore the small sea creatures that call the Hood Canal home.
Twanoh Creek - A two mile hiking loop with only a 400 ft. elevation gain along Twanoh Creek is a relaxing respite. We were lucky enough to visit during the Chum salmon run! We couldn’t believe our eyes and were overcome with the wonder of the enormous salmon who climb the creek to spawn each fall.
Our Take: Campsites are well sized, treed and semi private. Picnic tables at each campsite were generously sized and most fire rings had grates for grilling. We took this opportunity to grill oysters! Bathrooms were clean and if you love 20’s and 30’s architecture this is the bathroom for you. We visited during the off season which is operated on a first come first serve basis. The Ranger Station has an easy to use clearly marked phone which is staffed with a very helpful reservation agent to help reserve your spot.
Fire Ring: Yes
Ranger Station: Yes but not staffed in the off season
Trash on site: Yes
Water on site: Yes
Links: Twanoh State Park Site, Twanoh State Park Map, Oyster harvesting license link
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