Things to do in Tokeland WA

An honest, source-linked guide to things to do in Tokeland — beach access, Tokeland casino hours, Tokeland Marina, birding, and the historic Tokeland Hotel — with Hill Top Hideaway in Raymond as your quiet inland base.

Tokeland sits on the north shore of Willapa Bay in Pacific County, on and near the Shoalwater Bay Indian Reservation. Guests staying at Hill Top Hideaway in Raymond often ask about a Raymond to Tokeland day trip: beaches and tidelands, a tribal casino, a working marina, and a historic hotel. This page sticks to facts we checked on official or clearly reliable public pages. Hours and seasons change — re-check the linked sources before you go.

Raymond to Tokeland on SR 105

The Raymond to Tokeland drive follows SR 105 west/north toward the bay. Approximate routing tools put the trip at about 22 miles and roughly 40 minutes under normal conditions; treat that as a planning estimate only (traffic, weather, and exact start/end points vary). WDFW’s Hawk’s Point / Tokeland shellfish directions also orient visitors: from Raymond, follow SR 105 toward Tokeland to Freshwater Creek near milepost 13.3. Source notes: WDFW Hawk’s Point/Tokeland Area.

Tokeland beach access

For Tokeland beach access on the Willapa Bay side, start with WDFW’s Hawk’s Point / Tokeland Area page. Public second-class tidelands run along SR 105 near Freshwater Creek and continue west about two miles. Land access uses three gravel turnouts on the north side of Highway 105 between mileposts 13 and 15, or you can arrive by boat. There is no camping and no restrooms or garbage at the site. WDFW notes private tidelands and eroded uplands nearby — what looks public may be private, so stay attentive to boundaries.

Shellfish seasons on that WDFW page are listed open year-round for harvest timing, but you must also check current Washington Department of Health beach status the same day. WDFW also notes that burrowing shrimp have changed the harvest profile: oysters are not currently available and clam resources are limited. Nearest boat launches named on the page include Tokeland Marina and Smith Creek.

Along the ocean-facing Seashore Conservation Area, Washington State Parks describes the South Beach Area as spanning about 18 miles from Willapa Bay in Tokeland to Point Chehalis in Westport, covering land between high and low tide. Driving on some beaches is allowed (max 25 mph; pedestrians have right of way); ATVs/UTVs are not allowed; camping and overnight parking are not permitted on the beach. Source: WA State Parks — Seashore Conservation Area. A Discover Pass is a parking pass for many state recreation lots; Discover Pass guidance states you do not need one to drive or park on an ocean beach, but you do if you park in state parks lots near the beach.

Tokeland casino hours (Shoalwater Bay Casino)

Shoalwater Bay Casino is at 4112 State Route 105, Tokeland, WA 98590. As published on the official casino site (checked Nov 2, 2026), Tokeland casino hours are:

• Sunday–Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
• Friday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.

Phones listed on the casino site: (888) 332-2048 and (360) 267-2048. The casino is a Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe enterprise; see also the tribe’s tribal enterprises page. The Washington State Gambling Commission’s Class III gaming compact for Shoalwater Bay sets age rules for the gaming floor (no one under 18 on the Class III floor during operation; ages 18–20 may participate in Class III gaming if they do not purchase or consume alcohol). Confirm current house rules and ID checks with the casino before you visit. Compact PDF: WSGC Shoalwater Bay Compact. Problem gambling help listed on the casino site: Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling, 1-800-547-6133.

Tokeland Marina

The Port of Willapa Harbor’s Tokeland Marina & RV Park sits at the north end of Willapa Bay. Port materials describe facilities on about 40 acres with recreational and commercial moorage, a public fishing pier, high dock, boat ramp, seafood-servicing buildings, and an RV park. As of the Port page copy we checked, the RV park was listed open with 45 RV hookups and tent spots (check-in 12 p.m., check-out 11:00 a.m.). Reservations: (360) 942-7693 · [email protected]. Confirm current pier, ramp, and moorage details with the Port before you go — we are not listing fee amounts here.

Tokeland Marina is also a favorite birding stop. The Grays Harbor Shorebird and Nature Festival’s Tokeland page notes mudflat viewing at low tide and marina birds such as willets and marbled godwits, and it asks visitors to stay attentive to private lands. Source: shorebirdfestival.com/tokeland.

Historic Tokeland Hotel

The Tokeland Hotel at 2964 Kindred Avenue describes itself as Washington’s oldest hotel, with roots in an 1885 structure later opened to travelers as the Kindred Inn. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 (NRIS 78002766; Kindred Ave. and Hotel Rd., Pacific County). Phone: (360) 267-7006 · [email protected]. The hotel’s own stay pages describe seventeen guest rooms on the second floor plus two cabins; historic rooms are described without private baths, TVs, mini-fridges, or A/C. Confirm current lodging and dining details on the hotel site before you plan a stay or meal.

National Register record: NPS NPGallery — Tokeland Hotel.

Visitor etiquette

Tokeland includes reservation land and businesses of the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe. Obey posted limits and tribal traffic rules on reservation roads, respect private property at marina and spit edges, and pack out what you pack in at undeveloped tideland turnouts.

Stay in Raymond, day-trip to Tokeland

Hill Top Hideaway is an updated licensed short-term rental operated by Hope and Grace LLC in Raymond, WA: three bedrooms, sleeps six, about a five-minute walk to the Willapa Hills Trail and near Cases Pond. It makes a calm inland base when you want things to do in Tokeland without staying on the busiest stretch of the coast.

Last checked against official public sources on November 2, 2026 (America/Los_Angeles). Details change — always re-check the linked pages before you go.