Exploring Grays Harbor County by Kayak
I've seen everything in Grays Harbor County that you can drive to. Now, I've moved my kayaks - a double
and a single - out to the beach house to explore the county by water. I'm making the kayaks available also
to guests. I'm providing the life vests, paddles, a pair of wheels that attach to one end of the double, and a
removable rack for your car.
I'll post more photos as I visit the local waterways. I'm interested in the following locations:
> Lake Quinault - jewel of the Olympic peninsula - and the upper Quinault River.
> the north end of Grays Harbor inside of the Ocean Shores peninsula.
> local rivers: Joe Creek, Moclips River, Copalis River, and the Humptulips River.
> Duck Lake and the many canals at Ocean Shores.
Here's a map of Grays Harbor County boat launches:
http://www.ghonline.com/boatlaunches/index.html
Although these are "sea" kayaks, they are not meant for the ocean. To kayak in the surf of the ocean, you
need a sit-on-top kayak, wetsuit, booties, and helmet. A group of surf kayakers meet most days in Moclips
from spring to fall.
Trip Report: 4/10/2009
Copalis River upstream from the town of Copalis Beach
We launched from a tiny beach on an empty lot across the street from the former hardware store. Another
launch point we scouted later would be in the Griffiths-Priday Ocean State Park past the Road Closed sign.
We paddled under the highway 109 bridge and traveled two miles inland. We saw river otters, lots of ducks,
dead trees along the riverside, an old fallen down bridge, and a tangled forest closing in on the river.
http://bobspacificbeachhouse.blogspot.com/2009/04/kayaking-on-copalis-river-upstream.html
Scouting Report: 4/10/2009
Boating on Lake Quinault is regulated by the Quinault Tribe and no boating of any kind is permitted in the
off-season. In 2009, the boating season starts on April 25th. The two campgrounds on the south shore
that have boat ramps are also closed in early April.
Trip Report: 4/5/2009
Duck Lake, Ocean Shores from North Bay Park
Directions to the park: The main Ocean Shores entrance puts you on Point Brown Avenue, turn left on
Chance a la Mer in front of the IGA grocery store, Chance a la Mer ends at the park at Albatross Avenue.
Parking is free. Very nice boat ramp and docks. Two routes to explore: north or south. Duck Lake is a
series of small lakes connected by small canals and lined by vacation homes. Wildlife abounds.
http://bobspacificbeachhouse.blogspot.com/2009/04/kayaking-on-duck-lake-ocean-shores.html
Photo Album
Scouting Report: 2/23/2009
Don't bother with the boat ramp along the Lake Quinault north shore. There is no parking there at all. Try
the campgrounds on the south shore.
Trip Report: 2/23/2009
Humptulips River and the North Bay of Grays Harbor
http://bobspacificbeachhouse.blogspot.com/2009/02/bob-vs-wild-grays-harbor-mud-flat.html
Photo Album
Wildlife Areas Vehicle Use Permit from the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
Parking at the Humptulips River boat ramp requires a Vehicle Use Permit. The same applies to any
properties operated and improved by the WDFW. The permit costs $10.95 per year and can per purchased
online at:
http://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/vup/
I've seen everything in Grays Harbor County that you can drive to. Now, I've moved my kayaks - a double
and a single - out to the beach house to explore the county by water. I'm making the kayaks available also
to guests. I'm providing the life vests, paddles, a pair of wheels that attach to one end of the double, and a
removable rack for your car.
I'll post more photos as I visit the local waterways. I'm interested in the following locations:
> Lake Quinault - jewel of the Olympic peninsula - and the upper Quinault River.
> the north end of Grays Harbor inside of the Ocean Shores peninsula.
> local rivers: Joe Creek, Moclips River, Copalis River, and the Humptulips River.
> Duck Lake and the many canals at Ocean Shores.
Here's a map of Grays Harbor County boat launches:
http://www.ghonline.com/boatlaunches/index.html
Although these are "sea" kayaks, they are not meant for the ocean. To kayak in the surf of the ocean, you
need a sit-on-top kayak, wetsuit, booties, and helmet. A group of surf kayakers meet most days in Moclips
from spring to fall.
Trip Report: 4/10/2009
Copalis River upstream from the town of Copalis Beach
We launched from a tiny beach on an empty lot across the street from the former hardware store. Another
launch point we scouted later would be in the Griffiths-Priday Ocean State Park past the Road Closed sign.
We paddled under the highway 109 bridge and traveled two miles inland. We saw river otters, lots of ducks,
dead trees along the riverside, an old fallen down bridge, and a tangled forest closing in on the river.
http://bobspacificbeachhouse.blogspot.com/2009/04/kayaking-on-copalis-river-upstream.html
Scouting Report: 4/10/2009
Boating on Lake Quinault is regulated by the Quinault Tribe and no boating of any kind is permitted in the
off-season. In 2009, the boating season starts on April 25th. The two campgrounds on the south shore
that have boat ramps are also closed in early April.
Trip Report: 4/5/2009
Duck Lake, Ocean Shores from North Bay Park
Directions to the park: The main Ocean Shores entrance puts you on Point Brown Avenue, turn left on
Chance a la Mer in front of the IGA grocery store, Chance a la Mer ends at the park at Albatross Avenue.
Parking is free. Very nice boat ramp and docks. Two routes to explore: north or south. Duck Lake is a
series of small lakes connected by small canals and lined by vacation homes. Wildlife abounds.
http://bobspacificbeachhouse.blogspot.com/2009/04/kayaking-on-duck-lake-ocean-shores.html
Photo Album
Scouting Report: 2/23/2009
Don't bother with the boat ramp along the Lake Quinault north shore. There is no parking there at all. Try
the campgrounds on the south shore.
Trip Report: 2/23/2009
Humptulips River and the North Bay of Grays Harbor
http://bobspacificbeachhouse.blogspot.com/2009/02/bob-vs-wild-grays-harbor-mud-flat.html
Photo Album
Wildlife Areas Vehicle Use Permit from the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
Parking at the Humptulips River boat ramp requires a Vehicle Use Permit. The same applies to any
properties operated and improved by the WDFW. The permit costs $10.95 per year and can per purchased
online at:
http://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/vup/
Bob's Pacific Beach House: Highlights of the House
Spectacular high bluff ocean view. Less than half mile walk to wide, sandy beach. Beautiful three bedroom
house built in 2007. Located in Pacific Beach, Washington: 2 1/2 hours from Seattle, 3 hours from
Portland, 25 minutes north of Ocean Shores. This is the prettiest section of the Washington coast with a
windswept forest on a high bluff, looking down on the beach. Awesome sunsets. Sorry, no pets.
The house features a large upper deck with wide ocean and sunset view, lower private deck with view,
three king beds and a queen sleeper sofa, three HDTVs with DVD players and cable programming,
wireless high speed Internet, stereo with four in-wall surround speakers and iPod dock, all new
furnishings in 2007, fully stocked kitchen with granite slab counters and stainless steel appliances, large
master suite with double- headed travertine tile shower, massage table, dark rich Brazilian cherry wood
hardwood floors throughout the house, art glass lighting, ceiling fans, propane fireplace, two car garage,
laundry room, deck furniture, charcoal grill with all supplies. A double and single kayak and accessories
are available to guests.
Spectacular high bluff ocean view. Less than half mile walk to wide, sandy beach. Beautiful three bedroom
house built in 2007. Located in Pacific Beach, Washington: 2 1/2 hours from Seattle, 3 hours from
Portland, 25 minutes north of Ocean Shores. This is the prettiest section of the Washington coast with a
windswept forest on a high bluff, looking down on the beach. Awesome sunsets. Sorry, no pets.
The house features a large upper deck with wide ocean and sunset view, lower private deck with view,
three king beds and a queen sleeper sofa, three HDTVs with DVD players and cable programming,
wireless high speed Internet, stereo with four in-wall surround speakers and iPod dock, all new
furnishings in 2007, fully stocked kitchen with granite slab counters and stainless steel appliances, large
master suite with double- headed travertine tile shower, massage table, dark rich Brazilian cherry wood
hardwood floors throughout the house, art glass lighting, ceiling fans, propane fireplace, two car garage,
laundry room, deck furniture, charcoal grill with all supplies. A double and single kayak and accessories
are available to guests.
Bob's Pacific Beach House
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Great Ocean View, Short Walk to Beach,
3 King Size Beds, House Built in 2007.
3 King Size Beds, House Built in 2007.
Located in Pacific Beach, WA
- just north of Ocean Shores.
- just north of Ocean Shores.
Contact: nwvacationspots@gmail.com
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