⛺ Camping
Front-country and backcountry sites across Olympic National Park.
Front-Country Campgrounds
Located next to the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center. Running water, flush toilets, dump station. Reserve on recreation.gov Mar–Oct; first-come Nov–Feb. Nightly fee applies. Address: 18113 Upper Hoh Rd, Forks, WA.
Camp near natural hot springs pools (resort fee separate for pool access). Flush toilets, running water. Reserve on recreation.gov. Popular — book weeks in advance in summer.
On the western shore of Lake Crescent. Boat launch, flush toilets, running water. Kayak and rowboat rentals nearby at Fairholme General Store. Reserve on recreation.gov.
Largest campground in the park, on the coastal bluff above the Pacific. Running water, flush toilets. Strong winds — stake your tent. Kalaloch Lodge nearby. Reserve on recreation.gov.
Quiet, less-visited campground in the Quinault Valley old-growth. Vault toilets, no hookups. First-come, first-served. Good base for North Fork and Maple Glade trails.
Five miles south of Port Angeles on Hurricane Ridge Road. Good base for ridge day hikes. Running water, flush toilets. Reserve on recreation.gov in summer.
Backcountry Wilderness Camping
- 🐻Bear canisters: Required in many zones including Sol Duc, Hoh, and Elwha drainages. Rentable at visitor centers ($3/day).
- 💧Water sources: Abundant throughout the park. Always filter or treat. Giardia confirmed in park waterways.
- 🔥Campfires: Allowed at most frontcountry sites. Prohibited in many backcountry zones. Check current fire restrictions.
- 🪣Leave No Trace: Pack out all waste. No soap in waterways. Camp 200 ft from water. Dig catholes 6–8 inches deep.
- 📍Popular backcountry zones: High Divide / Seven Lakes Basin, Elwha Valley, Hoh River corridor, Enchanted Valley, Coast Route (La Push to Ozette).
Reservation Resources
- 🌐recreation.gov — all front-country reservations. Book online or call (877) 444-6777.
- 🏕️Walk-up sites: Some sites held for walk-up day-of reservations. Arrive early (before 9am) to claim.
- 📞Wilderness permits: Call ONP at (360) 565-3100 or visit any ranger station.