Hoodsport Washington Map

About Hoodsport, Washington

Hoodsport is a locality in Mason County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 216. The population density is 49.8 people per km². Hoodsport is located at 47.4059°N, 123.1393°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98548.

Hoodsport rests against the deep, shadowed folds of the Olympic Mountains, a small settlement where the saltwater fingers of Hood Canal reach inland. It lies 2.9 miles east-south-east of Mason, WA (from Mason, WA: bearing 117°T), and is situated 5.3 miles north-west of Alderbrook. The air here carries the sharp, clean scent of Douglas fir and the briny tang of the sea, a constant reminder of the surrounding wildness. Evergreen forests climb steep slopes, their dense canopy occasionally broken by the glint of sunlight on distant, snow-capped peaks. The waterfront, a modest collection of piers and weathered buildings, hums with a quiet energy, boats bobbing gently against their moorings. The grey, often overcast sky presses down, lending a muted, almost watercolor quality to the landscape, softening the sharp edges of the mountains and the water. This is a place shaped by the sea and the forest, its history entwined with the logging and fishing industries that once defined its economy. For decades, the bounty of the Olympic National Forest and the abundant waters of Hood Canal provided sustenance and livelihood for the people of Hoodsport. Today, while those industries still hold a presence, the town has also found a new purpose as a gateway to the wonders of the Olympic Peninsula. Visitors come for the hiking trails that snake into the wilderness, the kayaking opportunities on the calm waters of the canal, and the chance to explore the raw, untamed beauty of the region. The rhythm of life in Hoodsport is dictated by the tides and the seasons, a slower, more deliberate cadence than the clamor of larger cities, reflecting a connection to the natural world that feels both ancient and enduring.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hoodsport, Washington with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Hoodsport and Mason County.

Detailed location data for Hoodsport includes the ZIP code (98548), telephone area code (425), county seat of Mason County (Shelton), and school district assignment (Hood Canal School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hoodsport is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.