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Bear Gulch Day Use Area
Bear Gulch is a beautiful and popular picnic area situated next to the scenic North Fork Skokomish River on north side of Lake Cushman Reservoir. A few picnic tables and a vault toilet are available. A rocky beach provides access to swimming and wading.
The site is located on Forest Service Road 24 before the entrance to the Olympic National Park just south of the Staircase area.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Pack out all trash. Alert: Vehicles must be totally out of the lane of traffic. Please pay attention to parking signage and be mindful when going between the parking area and the lake shore. |
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| Fees: | No fee |
| Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
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| Closest Towns: | Hoodsport, WA |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (2) |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Hood Canal Ranger District, Quilcene office |
General Information
Directions:From Hoodsport, WA turn onto State Route 119 off of Highway 101. Follow State Route 119 for 9.0 miles to the junction with Forest Road 24. Turn left and travel 6 miles to the picnic area, located on the left just beyond the causeway bridge.
Activities
Picnicking
Swimming
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