Twanoh State Park

Twanoh State Park is a state park in Mason County along Hood Canal, spanning 188 acres with about 3,100 feet of saltwater shoreline. The grounds feature several miles of hiking trails that wind through inland forest.

The park was developed in the 1930s with various structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, leading to its inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places in 2014. These buildings represent an important example of work done by this historic employment program.

The name comes from the Twana tribes, known as the Skokomish Native Americans, who originally inhabited the land along Hood Canal's eastern shore. Visitors walking through the grounds can sense the deep connection between this place and its original inhabitants.

Visitors can camp, swim, go waterskiing, catch crabs and harvest oysters, or hike on marked trails throughout the property. The different activities are spread across the grounds and work well for both water and land-based pursuits depending on your interests.

The park buildings display National Park Service rustic architecture, a style from early park development that blends structures harmoniously into the natural surroundings. This architectural approach is rarer today and makes the park a notable example of this historical design approach.

Location: Mason County

Inception: 1923

Architectural style: National Park Service rustic

Website: https://parks.wa.gov/294/Twanoh

GPS coordinates: 47.37290,-122.97400

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:11