With more than 1,000 acres of recreational activities to explore, it's hard to know where to start your Dosewallips State Park RV camping adventure. However, for most visitors, the best way to enjoy the park is to get out on the water. Water-based activities abound in the park, which boasts some five miles of shoreline in total, with some on Hood Canal and some on the Dosewallips River. As a result, it offers easy access to both saltwater and freshwater boating and fishing opportunities for campers. Anglers can target steelhead, wild salmon, and a variety of other species, but you'll need to make sure you have an appropriate fishing license before casting a line. Clamming is also hugely popular down on the beach that fronts Hood Canal, so be sure to bring a clamming shovel if you plan on unearthing your dinner. If you're not keen on fishing or clamming, you might prefer to enjoy a leisurely paddle in a canoe or on a stand-up paddleboard. There's a canoe launching area in the park that provides easy access to Hood Canal, allowing you to make your way around the shoreline to look for wildlife and admire the surrounding forest. Another great way to explore the best the park has to offer is to set out on foot. For some, this simply means doing some beachcombing along the edge of Hood Canal where you're sure to find plenty of pretty and interesting shells. Other visitors might like to tackle one of Dosewallips State Park's two hiking routes — the Maple Valley Trail and the Steam Donkey Loop Trail. Covering a total of three and a half miles, these trails allow you to explore the park's dense forest and peaceful creeks. Best of all, the trails are easily accessible from the park's campground. Along the way, make sure you keep your eyes peeled for some of the abundant native wildlife. Herds of elk often wander through the park — make sure you stay at a safe distance and never offer food — while the river and canal attract a wide variety of birdlife. If you visit at the right time, you might even be lucky enough to spot a bald eagle or two.