Visitor Information Centers

The Chamber operates three visitor information centers to assist the traveling public. Virtual travel planning resources are available 24/7 at explorehoodcanal.com. For topographic maps with hiking information, click here.

Chamber Administrative Office

The Chamber’s administrative office also hosts a myriad of maps, brochures, and information about City of Shelton, Mason County, and the surrounding areas. Staff is available to assist visitors by phone or in-person.

The Chamber Office is open during normal business hours, typically:
Monday-Friday, 8:00a-5:00p.

Shelton Caboose Visitor Information Center

Caboose #700 was built in the 1920s in Shelton by the Peninsula Railway Company, a subsidiary of Simpson. The unique side-door caboose was originally used to haul freight and passengers to and from logging camps, many of which were inaccessible by automobile.

The railway car remained in service through the late 1950s and was retired in 1965. It was then purchased by the Puget Sound Railroad Historical Association and displayed in Snoqualmie. The Caboose returned to Shelton in 1983 and was placed behind the “Tollie” Shay, an homage to its travels over this exact location on Railroad Avenue for many years.

The Caboose is open during normal business hours, typically:
Monday-Friday, 8:00a-5:00p.

Hoodsport Visitor Information Center

The Hoodsport Visitor Information Center is open year-round to serve travelers in the area, especially outdoor enthusiasts visiting Olympic National Park and Hood Canal.

The visitor center is open for winter hours, October-March, typically:
Thursday-Sunday, 10:00a-4:00p; closed Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.

A wilderness office is operated inside the HVIC, by Park Rangers, typically:
Thursday-Sunday, 7:30a-5:00p.