Hood Canal
Alderbrook — Hood Canal
Holding: Good
Shelter: Fair
Shore access
Anchorage Pacific Northwest
About This Anchorage
The anchorage off Alderbrook at the southern reach of Hood Canal is a scenic overnight stop with mountain views in three directions. The historic Alderbrook Resort provides a backdrop, and anchored boats can easily dinghy to the resort's dock for dinner at the restaurant. This is a destination anchorage — the point isn't just the protection (which is moderate) but the surroundings: the Olympic peaks, the Hood Canal's mirror surface, and the uncrowded sense of a quieter Washington.
Highlights
- Alderbrook Resort nearby — dinghy for dinner at their acclaimed restaurant
- Three-direction Olympic Mountain panorama
- Warm swimming in Hood Canal in July and August
- World-class oyster habitat nearby
- Very uncrowded — a well-kept secret among Seattle boaters
Cautions & Notes
- Open to the north — uncomfortable in strong northerlies
- Bottom shoals gradually; use chart and depthfinder
- Strong tidal current at head of canal on large exchanges
- Limited cell service; check weather before heading south on Hood Canal