Newsletter

Adventure Awaits: Explore, Play & Connect!

Welcome Commissioner Jennifer Bly!

In January 2026, the Port of Hoodsport welcomed Jennifer Bly as Port Commissioner for Position 1, a six-year term. Commissioner Bly now oversees the Hoodsport Trail Park, Disc Golf Course, and serves as the Lake Cushman Liaison. Her dedication brings new energy and vision to our community.

Trail Park & Disc Golf Course

Spring is here—perfect for hiking through the 80-acre Hoodsport Trail Park! Grab a map at the kiosk or download the QR code from our website. The scenic 18-hole Par 3 executive Disc Golf Course is in a beautiful setting on the 20-acre South side emphasizing the natural aesthetics which offer fun for all skill levels! Remember: golfers have the precedence and watch for flying discs! Clinics and tournaments can be scheduled by completing an event application online.

Marina & Waterfront

Overnight moorage is available at the Port’s Marina dock ($20/night, 72-hour limit). No reservations —first come, first served! Please check the Washington Department of Health and WDFW websites for fishing & crabbing information. Before harvesting any shellfish, call the marine biotoxin hotline at 1-800-562-5632 or for more information, visit the WDFW website at www.doh.wa.gov/shellfishsafety.htm.

Event Info & Contact

Planning an event? Submit your event application (found on the Port’s website) for approval at least 90 days in advance. A non-refundable deposit, Facility Use agreement and Certificate of Liability Insurance are required.

Website: www.portofhoodsport.us Email: portmail@hctc.com Phone: (360) 877-9350

Thanks for making Hoodsport a vibrant, adventurous community. See you on the trails and at the marina this spring!

Port of Hoodsport Commissioners:        -Lori Kincannon      -Cody Morris      -Jennifer Bly

Port Commissioners:

Lori Kincannon – Hoodsport           Terry Brazil – Lake Cushman           Cody Morris – Hoodsport

The Port of Hoodsport held an Appreciation Day event on Friday October 4^th to celebrate the award of $41,000 in capital funding from the State of Washington for the Port of Hoodsport’s emergency repairs of the public pier and dock. District 35 legislators, the community & business owners celebrated the endorsement of a letter of support instrumental to capital funding to reopen the dock which continues to serve as an emergency, economic and outdoor recreational asset in the heart of our small, rural community. The port commission will be working on a plan to completely replace the pier and dock and will continue to keep the community updated as we make progress. The Port Commission would like to thank each one of you for your support and strong advocacy for the Port dock in the Hoodsport community. If you would like to contribute to the future dock repair and replacement costs, a donation form can be found on the Port of Hoodsport’s website at www.portofhoodsport.us.

The 80-acre Hoodsport Trail Park is located on the North side of State Rt 119 and is open to the public. A map can be found at the kiosk or on the Port’s website at www.portofhoodsport.us where a QR code can be downloaded for the trail park map. Additionally, brochures with the QR code are available at the Visitor’s Center on SR 119, and in local businesses.  The Port of Hoodsport, in partnership with the Timberland library, creates a new story book each season for families to read along the hiking trail. The Port invites everyone to take a stroll or hike through the lush forest with Dow Creek running through it.

The Hoodsport Hills Disc Golf Course is situated on 20 acres on the South side of State Rt 119, adjacent to the Lake Cushman Golf Course. The course is in a beautiful setting emphasizing the natural aesthetics which attract professional and amateur disc golfers. The Port Commission is adding another nine holes to make the disc golf course a Par 3 executive course. The Disc golf course has attracted disc golfers and dog walkers alike.  Be aware if the course is in play, discs are flying!  Disc golf clinics or tournaments can be scheduled by completing an event application found on the Port’s website.

“Overnight” moorage is available at the Port of Hoodsport’s Marina dock on a first come, first serve basis, no reservations needed. Fees are $20 per night. Stays are limited to 24 hours. Be sure to check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife website for fishing and harvesting dates, times & warnings. (In 2015, The Washington State Dept of Health closed most of Hood Canal to recreational shellfish harvest (oysters, clams, mussels). This was due to the detection of a marine biotoxin, paralytic shellfish poison (PSP) which can be deadly and cannot be removed by cooking. Before harvesting any shellfish, call the marine biotoxin hotline at 1-800-562-5632 or for more information, visit the WDFW website at www.doh.wa.gov/shellfishsafety.htm. The Port of Hoodsport video surveillance system monitors all activities at the waterfront park, dock, parking area, shed, office and public restrooms in and around port properties.

To schedule events using any Port of Hoodsport property, an event application must be submitted along with a non-refundable deposit. Additionally, a facility use agreement must be submitted to the POH Commission at least 60 days in advance of the event. A Certificate of Liability Insurance is also required in advance. For more information, visit the POH website at www.portofhoodsport.us or contact the POH via email at portmail@hctc.com.