We enjoyed our stay at Dawleys, Site #8.
The site sits right on the river, and it was wonderful falling asleep to the sound of the water and enjoying our morning coffee while overlooking it. The campsite is spacious, level, and has plenty of room for a large tent (ours is 14 feet wide) as well as a pop-up if you bring one.
The site includes a picnic table with an umbrella and a grill grate over the fire pit. The grate was a bit rusty, so we chose not to use it, but it would likely work fine if you’re cooking in cast iron or line it with foil.
The campsites are fairly close together, so you will see and hear your neighbors. We visited during the week and didn’t have any issues. In fact, we were more concerned about being the noisy ones since we were camping with our three kids!
One of the biggest conveniences of Site #8 is its location. It’s right next to the pump and dishwashing station, the wood pile ($20 for a wheelbarrow full), and just a short walk from the porta-potties, which were clean and consistently stocked with toilet paper and hand sanitizer.
The owner was very friendly and checked in on us during our stay. She even brought our girls bubbles to play with, which was a thoughtful touch.
This is a great base camp for exploring Olympic and overall we had a great experience and would definitely camp here again.