About this campground
Makah National Fish Hatchery exists as a joint venture between the Service and Makah Indian Nation for the continued enhancement of Pacific salmon along Washington State's northwest coast. This program grew out of the need to restore and enhance fish runs due to surface water degradation and habitat loss created by timber harvest and human population growth and development. The hatchery is located on tribal land, with Olympic National Park’s picturesque Shi Shi beach and Hobuck Beach nearby. The hatchery annually raises and releases more than 1.7 million fall Chinook salmon, coho salmon, and winter steelhead, and allows on-site fishing with a tribal angling permit.
Getting there
Located on the Sooes River about 8 miles south of Neah Bay. Follow the signs to the hatchery.
Activities
- FISH HATCHERY
- FISHING
- PICNICKING
- VISITOR CENTER
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
- ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Ozette CampgroundOlympic National Park9 mi
- Pacific Ranger District-ForksOlympic National Forest26 mi
- Camp Creek Olympic Discovery TrailheadOlympic National Forest29 mi
- Klahowya CampgroundOlympic National Forest29 mi
- Mt. Muller - Rd. 3040 North TrailheadOlympic National Forest30 mi
- Bogachiel Rain Forest River TrailheadOlympic National Forest33 mi
Explore more Washington camping
Makah National Fish Hatchery doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Washington campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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