Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Big Creek
VISIT DATE: 10/08/1997
UPDATE DATE: 8/20/2024
STATE: Washington
REGION: Pacific Northwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Hood Canal
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Hoodsport
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Hoodsport, WA, take State Rt. 119 north 9.2 miles to a "T"
intersection. Turn left onto Forest Rt. 24 and then immediately
turn right into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 920 ft.
The southeast entrance (Staircase) to the Olympic National Park
is 6 miles from the campground.
This two loop campground is pack it in, pack it out. It is
located north of Lake Cushman State Park in a stand of mixed
conifers including cedar and Douglas fir. Maples, scattered
around the campground, suggest some fall color. The understory
of fern and other shrubs provide good to excellent privacy between
sites. The campground has many nicely secluded sites. Trees
are draped with moss and lichen (grandfather's beard) indicating
a moist but cool environment. The campground is a good base
camp for hikers. The trail to Mt. Ellinor (named a "top ten" Scenic
Trail in Washington) intersects with the Upper Big Creek Loop
Trail which starts in campground. It is also 7 miles east of the
Staircase Area of Olympic National Park.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-May through September 30
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 12
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 53
Total Sites: 65
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 65
No. Grilles on Sites: 65
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 5
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 48'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. A waste station is available for a
fee at Camp Cushman and Recreation Park, 2 miles
south of campground on State Rt. 119.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 10
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
A public boat ramp is available for a fee at Camp Cushman and
Recreation Park. Lake Cushman is 4,000 acres and located about 3
miles from campground.
HIKING
Big Creek Campground LoopTrail (foot) - 1.1 miles
Upper Big Creek Loop Trail $827 (foot) - 4 miles
Connects to the Mt Ellinor Trail and a network of trails in
Skokomish Wilderness
FISHING
There is fishing at Lake Cushman - Kokanee salmon and a variety
of trout.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Brown Creek
VISIT DATE: 10/13/1997
UPDATE DATE: 3/13/2018
STATE: Washington
REGION: Pacific Northwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Hood Canal
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Shelton
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Shelton, WA, at intersection of US Rt. 101 and Wallace-
Kneeland Blvd., take US Rt. 101 north 6 miles to the Skokomish
River Recreation Area sign (Skokomish Valley Rd.). Turn left
onto Skokomish Valley Rd. and go 5.5 miles to "Y" intersection
and campground sign. Bear right onto Rt. 23 and go 9.2 miles to
another "Y" intersection (Brown Creek campground sign - Forest
Rt. 2353). Bear right onto Rt. 2353 and go 0.5 miles, crossing a
bridge, to a "T." Turn sharp right onto Forest Rt. 2340 and go
0.3 miles to campground.
NOTE: Forest Rt. 23 is paved except for a 1.5 mile stretch but in
need of repair. Camp sites are off the paved campground interior
road. Bridge between sites 5 and 6 leads out of campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 600 ft.
The campground, pack it in, pack it out, stretches along the
South Fork of Skokomish River in three unnamed sections. The
first section, sites 1 through 6, is the most rustic and backs up
on the river. The second and third sections have a more
developed, groomed appearance and are located along the
campground's paved roadway. The second section, sites 7 through
11, is a small loop that meanders through a stand of white barked
conifers and Alders. This section has a "deep woods" feel and
offers good to excellent privacy. The third section, sites 12
through 22, is a larger loop in a stand of maples, Douglas fir,
and hemlock and has an open, airy feel. This section offers fair
to good privacy. Although the first section is located along the
River, sites in the other sections are located away from the
water but within an easy walk of the river where wading and
tubing are possible.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
There is no potable water and only six sites are available from September
through May.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 4
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 21
Total Sites: 25
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 25
No. Grilles on Sites: 25
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 9
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 44'
Comments:
There are dirt parking aprons as well as gravel; a few are
paved. Parking aprons are all about the same size. An RV waste
station with potable water is available for a fee at Potlatch
State Park on US Rt 101 at milepost 335.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Water spigots are handpumps.
WATER SPORTS
Tubing and wading possible in South Fork Skokomish River
HIKING
Brown Creek Nature Trail (interpretive loop, foot only) - 0.8
miles
FISHING
Rainbow, Cutthroat and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Campbell Tree Grove
VISIT DATE: 10/16/1997
UPDATE DATE: 8/20/2024
STATE: Washington
REGION: Pacific Northwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Pacific - Quinault Office
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Humptulips
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Humptulips, WA, at the intersection of US Rt. 101 and
Kirkpatrick Rd. take Rt. 101 south 14.2 miles to Wynoochee Lake
Recreation Area sign (Donkey Creek Rd. - Forest Rt. 22). Turn
right onto Donkey Creek Rd. and go 8.2 miles to campground sign
(Forest Rt. 2204). Turn left at sign and go 15.1 miles to
campground on the right.
NOTE: After 3 miles, Forest Rt. 2204 becomes a gravel, single
lane road with some turnouts.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,100 ft.
This rustic campground is heavily wooded with gigantic 500-year
old Douglas fir and Western cedars. The middlestory is heavy
with Hemlocks. Some sites are adjacent to the West Fork of
Humptulips River. Overall, the campground is very picturesque.
NOTE This is bear and cougar country; stay alert and practice
safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 31 through October 31
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: No charge
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 8
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 9
No. Grilles on Sites: 9
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 36'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and grass.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
West Fork Trail (foot, mountain bike and horse) - 4 miles
FISHING
Cutthroat trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Coho
VISIT DATE: 10/09/1997
UPDATE DATE: 8/20/2024
STATE: Washington
REGION: Pacific Northwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Hood Canal
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Montesano
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Montesano, WA, at the intersection of State Route 107 and US
12, take US 12 west 1.1 miles Devonshire Rd. (Wynoochee Lake
Recreation Area sign). At end of off ramp, continue straight
following sign to Wynoochee Lake Recreation Area (Wynoochee
Valley Rd.) and go 17 miles to the end of paved road. Continue
straight onto gravel road (Forest Rt. 22) and go 16.5 miles to
campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.2 miles to another
campground sign at "Y" intersection. Bear right onto Forest Rt.
2294 and go 1.3 miles to still another campground sign. Turn
right into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 900 ft.
The campground is located near Wynoochee Reservoir with some
sites overlooking the reservoir. It has two loops (A and B) and
a spur designated for walk-in tent campers. Loops A and B are an
RVers delight and worth the drive on a well maintained gravel road.
A few sites in Loop B and on the tent spur have a limited view of
the reservoir. All the sites are either tucked in heavily wooded
areas or trimmed grassy areas. Trees are a variety of conifers,
such as hemlock and Douglas fir, and hardwoods including alders
and maples. The thick vegetation provides the campground's sites
with good to excellent privacy. The campground has gray water
disposal facilities. The walk-in tent sites are wheelchair friendly.
Bug repellent is recommended.
Possible day trips are visits to nearby Wynoochee Falls and Dam.
This is bear and cougar country; stay alert and practice safe
food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 22 through September 29
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $30 per day - walk-in
$36 per day - single
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 10
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 46
Total Sites: 56
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 56
No. Grilles on Sites: 56
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 6
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: See comments
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved and will accommodate most any size
RV.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 15
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
As of 9/21/2009, no water until further notice. Call the
ranger district office for status.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Wynoochee Reservoir is 1,140 acres. Beach is dirt and grass.
HIKING
Wynoochee Lakeshore Trail No. 878 (foot and mountain bike) - 16
miles
Working Forest Nature Trail (foot) - 0.25 miles
FISHING
Rainbow, Cutthroat and Brown trout. Steelhead trout available
June 1 through October 30.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Collins
VISIT DATE: 10/10/1997
UPDATE DATE: 8/20/2024
STATE: Washington
REGION: Pacific Northwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Hood Canal
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Brinnon
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Brinnon, WA, take US Rt. 101 south for 3.5 miles to
Duckabush Recreation Area sign (Duckabush Rd.). Turn right onto
Duckabush Rd. and go 5.1 miles to campground sign. Turn left
into campground.
NOTE: The last 1.5 miles are gravel.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 300 ft.
The southeast entrance (Staircase) to the Olympic National Park
is 33 miles from the campground.
This rustic campground is pack it in, pack it out. Adjacent to
Duckabush River, with most sites overlooking the river, grand
old, moss-covered maple, cedar, and alders provide ample shade.
The river can be heard throughout the campground. A good base
camp for nearby hiking into The Brothers Wilderness.
A good day trip is visiting the Historic Interrorem Ranger Cabin
and hiking the Ranger Hole Trail.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 1 through September 30
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 13
Total Sites: 15
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 15
No. Grilles on Sites: 13
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 16' X 28'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. A waste station with potable water
is available for a fee at Dosewallips State Park, Brinnon, WA on
US Rt. 101.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
Comments:
Water from a handpump is available at the historic Interrorem
Ranger Cabin and Ranger Hole Trail located 1.5 miles east of
campground on Duckabush Rd.
WATER SPORTS
Wading possible in Duckabush River.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow and Cutthroat trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Dungeness Forks
VISIT DATE: 10/11/1997
UPDATE DATE: 8/21/2024
STATE: Washington
REGION: Pacific Northwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Hood Canal
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Sequim
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Sequim, WA, at the intersection of Sequim Ave. and US Rt.101, take
Rt. 101 east for 2.6 miles to Palo Alto Rd (no Forest Service sign for
campground). Turn right onto Palo Alto Rd. and go 8 miles to campground
sign (Forest Rt. 2880). Turn right onto Rt. 2880 (single lane and gravel)
and go 0.8 miles to campground on right.
The Forest Service does not recommend Forest Rt. 2880 for motorhomes or
trailers. The authors agree!
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 920 ft.
This single loop campground, located at the junction of Gray Wolf and
Dungeness Rivers, is heavily wooded with mature conifers, such as cedar
and Douglas fir trees. Thimbleberry and other shrubs provide good to
excellent privacy between most campsites. Maple and alder trees along
the rivers suggest nice fall color. This picturesque campground is best
suited for tent campers. It is pack it in, pack it out.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through September 30.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 10
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 9
Equestrian Camping: No
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS None
HIKING
None at campground but there are multi-use trails nearby. Contact
ranger district office for information.
FISHING
Rainbow, Cutthroat and Steelhead trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Falls Creek
VISIT DATE: 10/16/1997
UPDATE DATE: 8/21/2024
STATE: Washington
REGION: Pacific Northwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Pacific - Quinault Office
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Quinault
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Quinault, WA, take S Shore Rd. north 0.2 miles to
campground on left.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 200 ft.
The southwest entrance (Quinault Lake) to the Olympic National
Park is 10 miles from the campground.
This is a very tight, compact campground, located in mixed
conifers with a few large Western cedars. Some sites overlook
Falls Creek and Lake Quinault. A cluster of 9 walk-in tent
sites are accessed via a bridge across Falls Creek and offers
good privacy between sites. Although the campground has lots of
vegetation, the non-walk-in sites have minimal privacy. The
campground's tear drop shaped interior road makes a second pass
difficult for all vehicles. Firewood is available for a fee.
There is an interpretive program and activity schedule offered
during the summer at nearby Lake Quinault Lodge.
Lake Quinault is a natural lake formed when a receding glacier
left a moraine behind as a dam across the valley. Sailing and
paddling are very popular activities on the Lake as is watching
for the resident Osprey and Eagles.
Possible day trips are the Olympic National Park's Enchanted
Valley, Colonel Bob Wilderness, the 30-mile Lake Quinault Shore
Loop (popular for bikers during the summer, and the Rain Forest
Nature Trail (interpretive).
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open July 4 through September 30 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $25 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 17
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 27
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 27
No. Grilles on Sites: 27
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 31'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. RV waste stations available for a
fee are: (1) Kalaloch campground (no potable water), Olympic
National Park, 32.3 miles north of Quinault, WA on US Rt 101, and
(2) Hoquiam River RV Park with potable water, Hoquiam, WA, 37.9
miles south of Quinault, WA.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 7
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lake Quinault is 3,000 acres. Power boats are limited to 24 MPH.
HIKING
Quinault National Trail System - various hikes up to a total of
10 miles. It includes:
Rain Forest Nature Trail Loop - 0.5 miles
Quinault Loop Trail - 8 miles
Galton Creek Falls Trail - 0.3 miles
FISHING
Rainbow and Cutthroat trout and Dollyvarden and Quinault salmon -
catch and release.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Falls View
VISIT DATE: 10/10/1997
UPDATE DATE: 8/21/2024
STATE: Washington
REGION: Pacific Northwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Hood Canal
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Quilcene
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Quilcene, WA, take US Rt. 101 south 3.1 miles to campground
on right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 500 ft.
The campground, located on a ridge above the Big Quilcene River,
has two unnamed loops. Pull-through sites are located in the
loop on north side which has vault toilets and traffic noise that
can be distracting. The south side loop has shorter but wider
parking aprons, a more open feel, flush toilets, and the
campground's hiking trails. An understory of Rhododendrons,
Fern, Salal and other low-growing plants provide good privacy
while towering Douglas fir offers lots of shade. Bird watchers
have discovered this campground. One site may be occupied by a
host. This campground is convenient to US Rt. 101 and is a good
base camp for exploring the area or as an overnight stop.
Possible day trips are: Mt. Walker Observation Area - walk or
drive to its 2,500 ft. viewpoint of Puget Sound, Seattle and the
Olympic Mountain Range; the communities of Sequim and Port
Angeles; and Olympic National Park.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through September 30
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 30
Total Sites: 30
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 30
No. Grilles on Sites: 30
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 7
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. An RV waste station with potable
water is available for a fee at Dosewallips State Park, Brinnon,
WA on US Rt. 101.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
Comments:
Only wheelchair friendly toilet is located near site 5.
NOTE: Water system was not working at time of visit. Contact
Ranger District office for status.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Fallsview Canyon Trail #868 (foot) - 0.6 miles
Fallsview Loop Trail (foot) - 0.1 miles
Provides overview of waterfalls
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Hamma Hamma
VISIT DATE: 10/13/1997
UPDATE DATE: 8/21/2024
STATE: Washington
REGION: Pacific Northwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Hood Canal
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lilliwaup
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Lilliwaup, WA, take US Rt. 101 north 9.4 miles to Hamma
Hamma Recreation Area sign (Forest Rt. 25). Turn left onto Rt.
25 and go 6.1 miles to campground sign. Turn left into
campground.
NOTE: Most of Forest Rt. 25 is paved, single lane with turnouts.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 600 ft.
The campground is pack it in, pack it out. It is heavily wooded
in moss-covered conifers and Big-Leaf maples. Being adjacent to
the Hamma Hamma River, some sites overlook the river.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through September 30
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 13
Total Sites: 15
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 15
No. Grilles on Sites: 15
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 19' X 62'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and dirt. An RV waste station is
available for a fee at Potlatch State Park, about 7 miles south
of Hoodsport, WA on US Rt. 101.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Living Legacy Trail (interpretive loop) - 1.5 miles
First 0.25 miles are wheelchair friendly.
FISHING
Rainbow and Cutthroat trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Klahanie
VISIT DATE: 08/08/2007
UPDATE DATE: 8/21/2024
STATE: Washington
REGION: Pacific Northwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Pacific - Forks Office
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Forks
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Forks, WA, take U.S. Highway 101 north 1.1 miles to Forest
Rt. 29/Rugged Ridge Trail signs. Turn right at sign onto Sitkum-
Solduc Rd and go 5.3 miles to campground sign. Turn right at
sign and go 0.3 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 400 ft.
The west entrance (Mora) to the Olympic National Park is 17 miles
from the campground.
"Klahanie" is Chinook for "Coming out of the woods" and that is
the way this campground appears. Alder, Hemlock, and huge Sitka
Spruce provide ample shade for fern, wood sorrel and other shade
loving plants to thrive in this campground. The campground has
two overlapping loops meandering through this dense woodland.
One loop starts beside the Calawah River and stretches into the
deep woods while the second loop is completely in the forest.
Sites along the River are more open and sunny, offering only
minimal privacy between sites. Sites tucked into the forest have
excellent privacy provided not only from the thick vegetation but
also the good separation between sites. There are several
"Honeymoon Suites" in this campground. But these sites are a
distance from the campground's only vault toilet located near
Site 5. Overall, the campground offers a wonderful semi-
wilderness camping experience close enough to town for a cook's
night out and good family rafting, kayaking and tubing on the
Calawah River. While popular with locals, folks passing through
should find this campground a pleasant break in their travels.
Possible day trips are the communities of La Push, Forks, and
Neah Bay, the Olympic National Park's Rialto and Shi Shi beaches
and Hoh Rain Forest, Cape Flattery, and Klashe Nanitch Lookout
for a view of Sol Duc Valley from Crescent Lake to James Island
(recommend high clearance vehicles only).
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open July 1 through September 15
NOTE: 8/21/2024 - Campground temporarily closed until further
notice due to hazaardous trees and diseased roots. Contact ranger
district office for status.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 3
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 14
Total Sites: 17
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 16
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 35'
Comments:
Parking aprons are either bare dirt or moss and grass covered.
Waste stations with no potable water are available for a fee at
the Bogachief State Park, 6.9 miles south of Forks, WA on US Rt.
101 and at Fairholme campground, Olympic National Park, 28.5
miles north of Forks, WA on US Rt 101.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
Comments:
Single handpump was inoperative at time of visit.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): Yes
Kayaking (whitewater): Yes
Comments:
Calawah River is considered a "family" float river.
HIKING
Klahanie Loop trail (foot) - .25 mile
River Runner trail (foot) - .5 mile
FISHING
Steelhead trout and Coho salmon
CAMPGROUND NAME: Klahowya
VISIT DATE: 10/15/1997
UPDATE DATE: 8/21/2024
STATE: Washington
REGION: Pacific Northwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Pacific - Forks Office
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Port Angeles
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Port Angeles, WA take US Rt. 101 west 34.9 miles to
campground sign. Turn right at sign onto gravel road and go 0.2
miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 800 ft.
The north entrance (visitor center) to the Olympic National Park
is 27 miles from the campground.
Klahowya is the Chinook word for "welcome" and this campground
offers visitors a delightful introduction to the Forest. The
campground has two unnamed loops. The first loop has 20 sites
and most are along the crystal clear Sol Duc River. This loop
has the campground's only wheelchair friendly vault toilets. The
second loop is actually two overlapping loops with the center
section designed to accommodate large RVs and small groups. This
loop has the campground's flush toilets, some sites along the
River, and the Pioneer's Path interpretive trail. The whole
campground is in a lush rain forest environment where Oregon
Oxalis (wood sorrel) and ferns cover the ground and hide old
downed trees as they decompose and provide a "nursery" for new
trees to grow. Towering conifers such as cedar and hemlock
provide lots of shade and the River can be heard throughout the
campground. One of the many interesting features in this
campground are the old tree stumps. Most of these stumps are as
tall as an adult and are "sprouting" a variety of plants. Sites
not along the river are tucked back into the lush woodland and
have outstanding to excellent privacy.
This campground has long been thought of as a good transient or
overnight stop but it is convenient to so many attractions and
activities it must be thought of as a destination campground. A
few possible day trips are the Olympic National Park's Hoh Rain
Forest; Hurricane Ridge; Sol Duc Hot Springs; Rialto Beach; the
communities of Neah Bay, La Push and Forks; and Klache Nanitch
Lookout for a view of Sol Duc Valley from Crescent Lake to James
Island (high clearance vehicles recommended).
A coming attraction is the Olympic Discovery Trail (foot, horse,
and mountain bike), was projected to reach near Klahowya campground
in 2008. This trail is being built on the historic Sitka Spruce
Railroad bed and will connect Port Angeles with La Push,
Washington.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through September 30
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $17 per day - no electric hookups
$27 per day - w/ electric hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 7
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 49
Total Sites: 56
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 56
No. Grilles on Sites: 56
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 2
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 38'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. Large RVs can be accommodated in
a section of second loop. RV waste stations with no potable
water are available for a fee at the Bogachief State Park, 6.9
miles south of Forks, WA on US Rt. 101 and at Fairholme
campground, Olympic National Park, 28.5 miles north of Forks, WA
on US Rt 101.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 12
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): Yes
Kayaking (whitewater): Yes
Comments:
Tubing possible on the Sol Duc River
HIKING
Pioneer's Path (interpretive loop - foot only, wheelchair
friendly) - 0.25 miles
Short unnamed connector trail to Camp Creek Olympic Discovery Trail
(foot, horse, and mountain bike) - 130 miles when completed
FISHING
Steelhead trout and Coho salmon
CAMPGROUND NAME: LeBar Horse Camp
VISIT DATE: 10/13/1997
UPDATE DATE: 8/21/2024
STATE: Washington
REGION: Pacific Northwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Hood Canal
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Shelton
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Shelton, WA, at intersection of US Rt. 101 and Wallace-
Kneeland Blvd., take Rt. 101 north 6 miles to the Skokomish River
Recreation Area sign (Skokomish Valley Rd.). Turn left onto
Skokomish Valley Rd. and go 5.5 miles to a "Y" intersection and
campground sign. Bear right onto Forest Rt. 23 and go 9.2 miles
to another "Y" intersection (Brown Creek campground sign - Forest
Rt. 2353). Bear right onto Rt. 2353 and go 0.5 miles, crossing a
bridge, to a "T" intersection. Turn left, continuing on Rt 2353,
and go 0.6 miles to campground.
NOTE: Forest Rt. 23 is paved except for a 1.5 mile stretch that's
in need of repair. Last 0.5 miles of Rt 2353 are a steep gravel
roadway.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 800 ft.
The campground is ONLY for campers with stock. This picturesque
campground is located in a grove of magnificent, towering Douglas
fir. Built jointly by the Forest Service and horse clubs, the
campground is a labor of love. There are tie lines, hitching
rails, hand hewn wooden seats, etc. - a piece of work.
Convenient to the South Fork Skokomish River trail, this a good
base camp for equestrian campers who want to explore the area.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through September 30
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 13
Total Sites: 13
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 13
No. Grilles on Sites: 13
Equestrian Camping: Yes
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 7
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 58'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
South Fork Skokomish Trail No. 873 (foot, horse and mountain
bike) - 10.9 miles
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lena Creek
VISIT DATE: 10/13/1997
UPDATE DATE: 8/21/2024
STATE: Washington
REGION: Pacific Northwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Hood Canal
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lilliwaup
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Lilliwaup, WA, take US Rt. 101 north 9.4 miles to Hamma
Hamma Recreation Area sign (Forest Rt. 25). Turn left onto Rt.
25 and go 7.8 miles to campground sign. Turn left into
campground.
NOTE: Most of Forest Rt. 25 is paved, single lane with turnouts.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 700 ft.
The campground is pack it in, pack it out. There is heavy
understory with moss-covered conifers including cedar and Alder.
The campground is adjacent to Hamma Hamma River with some sites
overlooking the river.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through September 30.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 11
Total Sites: 13
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 13
No. Grilles on Sites: 13
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 5
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 37.5'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and dirt. An RV waste station is
available for a fee at Potlatch State Park, about 7 miles south
of Hoodsport, WA on US Rt. 101.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS -None
HIKING
Lena Lake Trail No. 810 (foot only) - 3 miles
FISHING
Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Littleton Horse Camp
VISIT DATE: 08/07/2007
UPDATE DATE: 8/21/2024
STATE: Washington
REGION: Pacific Northwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Pacific - Forks Office
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Port Angeles
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Port Angeles, WA take U.S. Route 101 west 30.4 miles to Mt.
Muller/Littleton Trailhead sign. Turn right after sign onto
gravel road and go 0.4 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,100 ft.
The north entrance (visitor center) to the Olympic National Park is
23 miles from the campground.
This little horse camp has two sections. One section has several
pole corals with walk-in tent sites scattered around them. The
other has large back-in and a pull-through sites with only
hitching rails. Some walk-in tent sites have fire rings and none
have grilles. Most campsites enjoy ample shade. The campground
was under construction at time of visit.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Note: Water for stock only available May through October.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 5
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 5
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
Equestrian Camping: Yes
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: See comments
Comments:
Parking aprons are gravel and will accommodate any size RV.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
Comments:
Stock water only.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Mount Muller trail (foot and horse) - 13.3 miles
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Seal Rock
VISIT DATE: 10/10/1997
UPDATE DATE: 8/21/2024
STATE: Washington
REGION: Pacific Northwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Hood Canal
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Brinnon
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Brinnon, WA, take US Rt. 101 north 0.5 miles to campground
sign. Turn right into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 100 ft.
The southeast entrance (Staircase) to the Olympic National Park
is 33 miles from the campground.
This heavily wooded campground, between US Rt. 101 and Hood
Canal, is terraced on a Hood Canal hillside. It has three
unnamed overlapping loops. Most sites are bi-level with parking
apron at one level and table/grille/tent pad at another. The
pull-through sites along Hood Canal are narrow parallel parking
type sites, but long enough for most RVs. Only a few of these
sites have a limited view of water. The upper loop is closest to
the highway and here the traffic noise can be distracting. Fern,
Salal and other shrubs provide good privacy between sites. This
is the only Olympic National Forest campground on salt water and
features oyster and clamming but a permit is required for either.
The campground's bird watching opportunities are noteworthy. The
walk along Hood Canal is very picturesque.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through September 30.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 40
Total Sites: 40
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 40
No. Grilles on Sites: 37
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 17
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 48'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel/dirt and paved. A waste station
with potable water is available for a fee at Dosewallips State
Park, in Brinnon, WA. Grey water disposal sites are located
around campground.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 9
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Hood Canal is a 255 square mile body of water with access to
Puget Sound. There is no boat access to the Canal from the
campground, but there is access from nearby marinas. Most
water sports are possible on the Canal.
The undesignated swim area has a gravel and rocky beach on Hood
Canal.
HIKING
Seal Rock Trail System (interpretive - wheelchair friendly,
foot only) - 0.8 miles
Native American Trail (foot & wheelchair friendly) - 0.3 miles
Marine Biology Trail (foot & wheelchair friendly) - 0.5 miles
FISHING
Hood Canal is famous for its oysters and steamer clams. The fish
are Steelhead and Cutthroat trout and Pacific salmon.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Willaby
VISIT DATE: 10/16/1997
UPDATE DATE: 8/21/2024
STATE: Washington
REGION: Pacific Northwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Pacific - Quinault Office
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Quinault
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Quinault, WA, take South Shore Rd. south 0.3 miles to
campground on right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 200 ft.
The southwest entrance (Quinault Lake) to the Olympic National
Park is 8 miles from the campground.
The campground is a single loop located in a grove of large
conifers next to Lake Quinault. Most sites overlook the lake.
The loop tightly hugs the hillside giving many sites nice views
of the water. RVrs may find the interior road's high banks
troublesome. The campground's thick understory of fern, lichen
draped maples and other shrubs provide good to excellent privacy
between sites. An overflow area, the boat trailer parking area,
is available to RVs after 6PM.
Day trips from this campground are Olympic National Park's
Enchanted Valley, Colonel Bob Wilderness, and the 30-mile Lake
Quinault Shore Loop (popular for bikers during the summer).
There is also the Rain Forest Nature Trail (interpretive),
interpretive programs at the Lake Quinault Lodge, and across the
lake, the Park Service's Visitor Center and numerous trails to
explore.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open July 4 through September 30 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $25 per day
NOTE: There is overflow RV parking (6PM - 9AM). See campground host.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 10
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 9
Total Sites: 19
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 19
No. Grilles on Sites: 19
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11.5' X 35'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. RV Waste stations available for a
fee at the Kalaloch campground (no potable water), Olympic
National Park, 32.3 miles north of Quinault, WA on US Rt 101 and
at Hoquiam River RV Park (has potable water), Hoquiam, WA, 37.9
miles south of Quinault, WA.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 6
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lake Quinault is 3,000 acres and a nice sailing lake. Power
boats are limited to 24mph. Informal beach area is gravel and
sand.
HIKING
Quinault National Trail System - various hikes up to a total of
10 miles. They include:
Rain Forest Nature Trail Loop - 0.5 miles
Quinault Loop Trail - 8 miles
Galton Creek Falls Trail - 0.6 miles
FISHING
Rainbow and Cutthroat trout and, catch and release only,
Dollyvarden and Quinault salmon.
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