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Camping in Olympic lets you experience several different Olympic Peninsula landscapes. Between hiking along mountain peaks to wildlife spotting in rainforests, there’s something for every nature lover here. And don’t forget to Instagram the sea stacks along the Pacific Coastline, which are among the tallest anywhere in Washington state.
This Washington State national park includes miles of hiking, with 70-miles of coastline hiking alone. Waterfall chasers will want to trek the four-mile Marymere Waterfall Trail to see one of the park’s tallest cascades. Equally beautiful trailheads exist along Quinault River, which is known for its healthy trout and salmon fishing. Hoh river also has great fishing.
Camping in Olympic lets you experience several different Olympic Peninsula landscapes. Between hiking along mountain peaks to wildlife spotting in rainforests, there’s something for every nature lover here. And don’t forget to Instagram the sea stacks along the Pacific Coastline, which are among the tallest anywhere in Washington state.
This Washington State national park includes miles of hiking, with 70-miles of coastline hiking alone. Waterfall chasers will want to trek the four-mile Marymere Waterfall Trail to see one of the park’s tallest cascades. Equally beautiful trailheads exist along Quinault River, which is known for its healthy trout and salmon fishing. Hoh river also has great fishing.
Wildlife Watching in the park is a year-round activity. On that note, black bears are making a comeback in the area...so load up on bear spray and hide your trash.
Looking for a challenge? The trails at both Mount Storm King and High Divide: Seven Lake serve steep footpaths. But you’ll be rewarded with birds-eye vantage points of Lake Crescent and the shouldering old-growth forests. Hike these during the warmer summer and spring months to avoid tretours (and slippery) ice conditions.
This is also one of the most ecologically diverse national parks in the entire Pacific Northwest, filled by three distinctly different ecosystems:glacier-capped mountains, Pacific coast, and temperate rainforests.
Fun fact: Whale watching here is a popular past time. Seven species of these ocean-going giants travel through the area regularly, including humpbacks, sperm whales, and blue whales—the largest animal to ever live. Consider busting out your binoculars when camping or hiking Kalaloch Campround.
For RV camping and tent camping, seek out the sites at the park’s fourteen campgrounds. Most are open year round—unless the snowfall is really (really) heavy. Car camping is OK at most sites, as well. Kalaloch Campground and Sol Duc Campground the only campgrounds that accept reservations in the summer. All others, including the tent-only sites, can be booked on a first-come, first-served basis.
Campsites with water and electrical hookups are available at both Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort and the Log Cabin Resort.
Also, make sure you only bring in locally sourced firewood. You can easily pick up any needed kindling on your way into the park.
We’d recommend hitting up this park sometime during the warmer months. (That is, unless you love snowshoeing.)
A mile plus in the sky, Deer Park Campground (tent-only) is home to views unrivaled by all others in the park. Imagine it: peak after peak of the Olympic Mountains staring through your tent door while you sip an espresso and “What's that? The Salish Sea? I think so and over yonder, the strait of Juan De Fuca!” Can you say creme de la creme? Amenit Read more...
Nestled deep in the Elwha Valley, Elwha Campground lies on the banks of a swift river by the same name. Take the ride down any time of year and find your home away from home. Water and flush toilets only stick around for the summer, so should you visit another season make sure to come prepared. RVs are recommended to stay under 21 feet at this cam Read more...
Did you lose your heart in the big city? Come and reclaim it at Heart O’the Hills Campground! Snug in the old growth forest this busy site still allows for privacy so bring your honey or your friends. Hang loose around camp or take a wildflower-filled hike on at nearby Heather Park Trail. This year-round site can accommodate RVs up to 35 feet, but Read more...
Gear up for a backpacking adventure to Dosewallips Campground! No better way to get back in touch with the natural world and your organic self than to take a trip far away from the comforts of home. Drive down Dosewallips Road until the wash out and begin your 5. 5 mile journey into the wilderness and into yourself. Be mindful and anything you pac Read more...
Where can you park your rig or pitch your tent in an ancient, temperate rainforest, hike to amazing waterfalls or pristine alpine lakes, and then relax in the thermal waters of a bubbling hot spring? Did you say Sol Duc Campground? You’re right on! This forested campground is convenient to all of Sol Duc Valley’s best places. You can even walk to Read more...
Expect a fantastical, unique, and otherworldly experience getting to sleep in America’s most popular rainforest at Hoh Campground. Get a site year-round along the Hoh River, put your feet up, and listen to the magical music all around you. Rain or no rain make sure to do the Hall of Mosses trail. It may be cold and it may be wet, but remember adve Read more...
Here’s the plan for your weekend at Sol Duc Group Campground. Gather 23 of your closest friends and head to the old growth rainforest in the Sol Duc Valley. Once your pad is stylin’, strap on your day pack and hoof it to Sol Duc Falls for a little sweatin’ and scenery viewin’. As the sun sets, make your way to Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort
and pay Read more...
Sit down, chill out, and roll those shoulders back at Queets Campground where the forest glows green. Primitive and open all year, the Queets Campground is not suited for RVs and sits on the Queets River. It is the last (motorized) stop before the almighty Queets River Trail that passes through lush rainforest and large meadows. It’s gorgeous baby Read more...
Olympic’s best kept and most wild secret, the Staircase Campground is located in a vast cathedral of ancient forest just a stone’s throw from the Skokomish River. It may not be the ends of the earth, but it embraces all that is wild and timeless in a world that is forever hurried. The Staircase hides in the southeastern corner of Olympic National Read more...
Let the rugged Pacific surf lull you to sleep at the quiet and unassuming South Beach Campground. Hike on the beach as the sun sets into the ocean and then head back to your site to bask in the glow of the RV park. Granted, you won’t find much shade or privacy here, but you will find flush toilets, fire-rings, and pretty cool neighbors. Oh, and di Read more...
Don’t you just wish there was a place where there was a massive blue lake holding out its arms out to you in a welcoming embrace for you jump in and puddle cuddle? Well, here it is!
Fairholme Campground sits on the west end of Lake Crescent, the second largest lake in Washington. About 18 miles west of Port Angeles, it’s clear blue waters are th Read more...
Like making beach teepees out of driftwood? Jurassic sea stakes? The roar of the majestic Pacific? Then grab your pack, get in your car, and take the trip to Mora Campground. . . now. Located just 2 short miles from Rialto Beach this is a must for any nature lover. Awesome activities include, but are not limited to hiking to Hole in the Wall and S Read more...
Ozette Campground from A to Z: Always beautiful campground escape for great hikes. Ok we made it halfway there but make it all the way to Ozette Campground for primitive camping and pristine views of the lake year round.
Beg, borrow, and steal your way to Kalaloch Campground soon because this one can’t be missed! On a bluff overlooking the rugged Pacific Ocean nestled into a towering coastal rainforest, this popular campground just might turn you into a professional camper. Explore the vast shoreline and tide pools, hike the forested trails, or just relax at your Read more...
Experience wild Olympic at its finest in one campground. The location of Graves Creek Campground puts it at the center of remote rainforest hikes, waterfalls a plenty, and wildlife such as deer, elk, and black bear. Want the best site? Try nabbing one along the mighty Quinault River. This primitive site is open year-round, but there is no drinking Read more...
Leave all your bells and whistles at home when coming to Kalaloch Campground because whatever ya need, they got it! Some say it’s the best beach camping on the West coast, so prepare yourself for some camp luxe. Sunsets to die for, nearby hikes, and stretches of beach to explore are only the tip of the iceberg at Kalaloch. They have all your campi Read more...
Along the muddy banks of the Elwha River lives a campground named Altair. Altair Campground is vibrant and lush and as green as gardeners thumb. Break out the hammock or pitch a tent it’s all good here with views of the river. Altair isn’t fancy, but it has everything you need from running water to flush toilets. Take a memo of some nearby notable Read more...
Taste the rainforest at North Fork Campground. Towering in at a modest 520 feet elevation, this campground is small but sweet with under ten sites in a temperate rainforest setting. Wet your primitive camping whistle any time of year.
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Olympic National Park
Want to see humpacks breaching and towering sea rocks? Add this park to your seaside bucket list.
Camping in Olympic lets you experience several different Olympic Peninsula landscapes. Between hiking along mountain peaks to wildlife spotting in rainforests, there’s something for every nature lover here. And don’t forget to Instagram the sea stacks along the Pacific Coastline, which are among the tallest anywhere in Washington state.
This Washington State national park includes miles of hiking, with 70-miles of coastline hiking alone. Waterfall chasers will want to trek the four-mile Marymere Waterfall Trail to see one of the park’s tallest cascades. Equally beautiful trailheads exist along Quinault River, which is known for its healthy trout and salmon fishing. Hoh river also has great fishing.
Wildlif
Camping in Olympic lets you experience several different Olympic Peninsula landscapes. Between hiking along mountain peaks to wildlife spotting in rainforests, there’s something for every nature lover here. And don’t forget to Instagram the sea stacks along the Pacific Coastline, which are among the tallest anywhere in Washington state.
This Washington State national park includes miles of hiking, with 70-miles of coastline hiking alone. Waterfall chasers will want to trek the four-mile Marymere Waterfall Trail to see one of the park’s tallest cascades. Equally beautiful trailheads exist along Quinault River, which is known for its healthy trout and salmon fishing. Hoh river also has great fishing.
Wildlife Watching in the park is a year-round activity. On that note, black bears are making a comeback in the area...so load up on bear spray and hide your trash.
Looking for a challenge? The trails at both Mount Storm King and High Divide: Seven Lake serve steep footpaths. But you’ll be rewarded with birds-eye vantage points of Lake Crescent and the shouldering old-growth forests. Hike these during the warmer summer and spring months to avoid tretours (and slippery) ice conditions.
This is also one of the most ecologically diverse national parks in the entire Pacific Northwest, filled by three distinctly different ecosystems:glacier-capped mountains, Pacific coast, and temperate rainforests.
Fun fact: Whale watching here is a popular past time. Seven species of these ocean-going giants travel through the area regularly, including humpbacks, sperm whales, and blue whales—the largest animal to ever live. Consider busting out your binoculars when camping or hiking Kalaloch Campround.
For RV camping and tent camping, seek out the sites at the park’s fourteen campgrounds. Most are open year round—unless the snowfall is really (really) heavy. Car camping is OK at most sites, as well. Kalaloch Campground and Sol Duc Campground the only campgrounds that accept reservations in the summer. All others, including the tent-only sites, can be booked on a first-come, first-served basis.
Campsites with water and electrical hookups are available at both Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort and the Log Cabin Resort.
Also, make sure you only bring in locally sourced firewood. You can easily pick up any needed kindling on your way into the park.
We’d recommend hitting up this park sometime during the warmer months. (That is, unless you love snowshoeing.)
Activities in the park
18 campgrounds in Olympic National Park
A mile plus in the sky, Deer Park Campground (tent-only) is home to views unrivaled by all others in the park. Imagine it: peak after peak of the Olympic Mountains staring through your tent door while you sip an espresso and “What's that? The Salish Sea? I think so and over yonder, the strait of Juan De Fuca!” Can you say creme de la creme? Amenit Read more...
Nestled deep in the Elwha Valley, Elwha Campground lies on the banks of a swift river by the same name. Take the ride down any time of year and find your home away from home. Water and flush toilets only stick around for the summer, so should you visit another season make sure to come prepared. RVs are recommended to stay under 21 feet at this cam Read more...
Did you lose your heart in the big city? Come and reclaim it at Heart O’the Hills Campground! Snug in the old growth forest this busy site still allows for privacy so bring your honey or your friends. Hang loose around camp or take a wildflower-filled hike on at nearby Heather Park Trail. This year-round site can accommodate RVs up to 35 feet, but Read more...
Gear up for a backpacking adventure to Dosewallips Campground! No better way to get back in touch with the natural world and your organic self than to take a trip far away from the comforts of home. Drive down Dosewallips Road until the wash out and begin your 5. 5 mile journey into the wilderness and into yourself. Be mindful and anything you pac Read more...
Where can you park your rig or pitch your tent in an ancient, temperate rainforest, hike to amazing waterfalls or pristine alpine lakes, and then relax in the thermal waters of a bubbling hot spring? Did you say Sol Duc Campground? You’re right on! This forested campground is convenient to all of Sol Duc Valley’s best places. You can even walk to Read more...
Expect a fantastical, unique, and otherworldly experience getting to sleep in America’s most popular rainforest at Hoh Campground. Get a site year-round along the Hoh River, put your feet up, and listen to the magical music all around you. Rain or no rain make sure to do the Hall of Mosses trail. It may be cold and it may be wet, but remember adve Read more...
Here’s the plan for your weekend at Sol Duc Group Campground. Gather 23 of your closest friends and head to the old growth rainforest in the Sol Duc Valley. Once your pad is stylin’, strap on your day pack and hoof it to Sol Duc Falls for a little sweatin’ and scenery viewin’. As the sun sets, make your way to Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort and pay Read more...
Sit down, chill out, and roll those shoulders back at Queets Campground where the forest glows green. Primitive and open all year, the Queets Campground is not suited for RVs and sits on the Queets River. It is the last (motorized) stop before the almighty Queets River Trail that passes through lush rainforest and large meadows. It’s gorgeous baby Read more...
Olympic’s best kept and most wild secret, the Staircase Campground is located in a vast cathedral of ancient forest just a stone’s throw from the Skokomish River. It may not be the ends of the earth, but it embraces all that is wild and timeless in a world that is forever hurried. The Staircase hides in the southeastern corner of Olympic National Read more...
Let the rugged Pacific surf lull you to sleep at the quiet and unassuming South Beach Campground. Hike on the beach as the sun sets into the ocean and then head back to your site to bask in the glow of the RV park. Granted, you won’t find much shade or privacy here, but you will find flush toilets, fire-rings, and pretty cool neighbors. Oh, and di Read more...
Don’t you just wish there was a place where there was a massive blue lake holding out its arms out to you in a welcoming embrace for you jump in and puddle cuddle? Well, here it is! Fairholme Campground sits on the west end of Lake Crescent, the second largest lake in Washington. About 18 miles west of Port Angeles, it’s clear blue waters are th Read more...
Like making beach teepees out of driftwood? Jurassic sea stakes? The roar of the majestic Pacific? Then grab your pack, get in your car, and take the trip to Mora Campground. . . now. Located just 2 short miles from Rialto Beach this is a must for any nature lover. Awesome activities include, but are not limited to hiking to Hole in the Wall and S Read more...
Ozette Campground from A to Z: Always beautiful campground escape for great hikes. Ok we made it halfway there but make it all the way to Ozette Campground for primitive camping and pristine views of the lake year round.
Beg, borrow, and steal your way to Kalaloch Campground soon because this one can’t be missed! On a bluff overlooking the rugged Pacific Ocean nestled into a towering coastal rainforest, this popular campground just might turn you into a professional camper. Explore the vast shoreline and tide pools, hike the forested trails, or just relax at your Read more...
Experience wild Olympic at its finest in one campground. The location of Graves Creek Campground puts it at the center of remote rainforest hikes, waterfalls a plenty, and wildlife such as deer, elk, and black bear. Want the best site? Try nabbing one along the mighty Quinault River. This primitive site is open year-round, but there is no drinking Read more...
Leave all your bells and whistles at home when coming to Kalaloch Campground because whatever ya need, they got it! Some say it’s the best beach camping on the West coast, so prepare yourself for some camp luxe. Sunsets to die for, nearby hikes, and stretches of beach to explore are only the tip of the iceberg at Kalaloch. They have all your campi Read more...
Along the muddy banks of the Elwha River lives a campground named Altair. Altair Campground is vibrant and lush and as green as gardeners thumb. Break out the hammock or pitch a tent it’s all good here with views of the river. Altair isn’t fancy, but it has everything you need from running water to flush toilets. Take a memo of some nearby notable Read more...
Taste the rainforest at North Fork Campground. Towering in at a modest 520 feet elevation, this campground is small but sweet with under ten sites in a temperate rainforest setting. Wet your primitive camping whistle any time of year.
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