About Mason County

Hood Canal

Mason County is a county of mountains, water and trees.  It is a county of unsurpassed natural beauty where many people come to play, and where many of us have decided to stay and live.  This county is only a couple of hours from almost anywhere in Northwest Washington.  It is located on the Olympic Peninsula and it surrounds the beautiful Hood Canal and the Olympic Mountains.  In Mason County you will find 900 miles of shoreline. 

Hood Canal is a narrow saltwater fjord, and it flows inland throughout the area from the Straits of Juan de Fuca along scenic Highway 101, past Hoodsport, bordering the Great Bend at Union and continuing further inland.  

Exciting mountain views, fresh clams and oysters and other shellfish, deep saltwater diving, water skiing, kayaking, fishing, golfing and much more await your discovery in Mason County.   Hike the Olympic National Forest, or play on the many beaches.  

Mason County is filled up with natural beauty.  Come watch the eagles fish.   Enjoy frequent deer sightings, and see if you can spot a fox.  You can visit, and stay at one of our resorts:  Alderbrook Resort & Spa in Union and the Little Creek Casino Resort near Shelton.   Or you can make the move, and come live here. 

The towns of Mason County are these:  Hoodsport, Lake Cushman, Belfair, Grapeview, Allyn, Shelton, Union, and Hood Canal.  Shelton is the county seat.