I believe the docks go out after Labor Day sometime. When I checked the place out, I was looking more at the creek for a shore attack on chum, and there weren't docks then...

It's probably an additional 10 minute run to Hoodsport (assuming that's where you want to go) in your boat, but probably a 20 minute drive from the 101/Purdy Creek cutoff. If you're coming from Tacoma and drive through Bremerton, it might be somewhat closer overall, d'ya think Aunty? My distances are a little hazy on the south end of the Canal. The low tide problem is another issue entirely. That sort of depends on the size of your boat... which also may be a factor in the Hoodsport water run.

Keith