The park was a mule barn and staging area for Hoodsport Ranger District. Supplies went from here to areas in the National Forest. Remnants of the barn and some of the foundation can still be seen.

The 80-acre wooded park is bordered by a year-round creek and features picnicking and hiking.

For more information, contact Camp Cushman and Recreation Park.

The Washington State Parks system includes more than 125 developed parks and covers about a quarter million acres.

Location: Lake Cushman Road, Hoodsport Washington

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