The Hoh Campground in Olympic National Park is located in the heart of the Hoh Rainforest near the Hoh River. This campground is surrounded by temperate rainforest so you will want to be prepared for possible wet weather and cool evenings.
There are 88 sites that are first come first served year-round. During the winter some loops may be closed depending on the weather. There are RV sites available that fit 21 foot RV's with a few sites that can fit 35 foot RV's.
The campground is located near the Hoh Rainforest visitor center and multiple trails. We saw a group of elk near the campground while we were visiting.
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Hoh Campground - Olympic National Park
The Hoh Rainforest receives up to 12 feet of rain annually! This rain helps create one of the most spectacular temperate rainforests in the world.
You will definitely want to be prepared for the rain. Don't forget your tent rain cover, extra towels, and sealed containers.
One thing a lot of rain brings is a lot of mosquitoes and bugs! Make sure you pack ample bug spray.
There is no food or gas available in the campground so make sure and plan accordingly. The closest town is Forks, Washington.
You can not only enjoy a bit of Twilight fandom but also pick up supplies in town.
Number of Sites: 88
Location in the park: The heart of the Hoh rainforest
Campsite Cost: Make sure to check with the park for the most updated camping fees
Reservations: First Come - First Served
Campground Address: Upper Hoh Road is accessible via Highway 101.
Latitude/Longitude:
- Latitude:47.80392754
- Longitude:-123.6663848
Accessible Sites: Yes, one accessible site
Pets Allowed: Pets are allowed but they must be on a leash less than 6 feet long.
Pets are not allowed inside park buildings or on specific trails.
Pets can be on the following trails: Rialto (to Ellen Creek) and Kalaloch beaches, Peabody Creek, Madison Falls, and Spruce Railroad trails only
Campground Reservations
Are campground Reservations Available? No
First Come, First Served? Yes
Hoh Campground Amenities
Flush Toilets: Yes
Payphone: Yes
Is wifi available? No
Is cellular Phone Service Available? Maybe, depends on your carrier
Is camp host available on site? Yes
Is firewood available for purchase? Yes near the Loop B restroom
If campfire wood is no for sale you can collect dead and down wood no longer than 6 inches in diameter within a ¼ mile of the campground.
Amenities at each campsite:
Fire pit in the site? Yes
Picnic Table in the site? Yes
Bear Box in site/area? Yes
Potable Water? Yes
RV Camping at Hoh Campground
RV Length: Sites for 21 feet, a few for up to 35 feet.
Dump Station: No
Generators:
Hookups: There are no hookups
Campground Regulations
The maximum number of people in a campsite: Per site limit is 8 people
The number of cars per campsite: 2
Checkout time: 11:00 am
Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m
Maximum Stay: 7-day maximum stay limit.
Don't forget to pack these camping essentials
Photos of Hoh Campground
Loop A
400 to 500 of the Roosevelt Elk found in Olympic National Park live in the Hoh valley. There is an estimated three to four thousand Roosevelt Elk in the entire park.
Make sure and say a minimum of 100 feet away from the elk.
Olympic National Park was created in 1938 to preserve and protect the native herd of Roosevelt Elk found in the park. Along with protecting the primeval forest.
Loop B
Loop C
Trails near the Hoh Rainforest Campground
Mini-Trail: A .1 mile flat accessible with assistance loop into the old-growth forest.
Hall of Mosses: A .8 mile loop through an old-growth temperate rainforest that is easy to walk with a small 100-foot elevation gain.
Spruce Nature Trail: This trail is a 1.2-mile loop through the temperate rainforest to the Hoh River. There is less than a 100ft elevation gain.
South Snider Jackson Trail: This trail starts just west of the Hoh Rainforest entrance station. The trail is 11.8 miles and ascends 2,700 feet before descending to the Bogachield River.
Additional Olympic National Park Information & Resources
Where to stay when visiting Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park Lodging
There are multiple National Park Lodges within the park. Deciding on which lodge to stay in will largely depend on what part of the park you plan to explore because it certainly is one of those National Parks that you'll visit multiple times and still have something new to see (like we do!)
🏨Ready to Book the Kalaloch Lodge -> Click Here
- Season: Year-round
- Location: Along Highway 101 on the Pacific Ocean
The Kalaloch Lodge is a perfect place to stay while exploring the Olympic Peninsula and was indeed one of our favorite National Park Lodges we've ever stayed at. With well-equipped rooms and unbeatable views of Kalaloch Beach, you're sure to fall in love with this lodge.
🏨Ready to Book Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort -> Click Here
- Season: Mid-April to the end of October
- Location: Right by the Sol Duc Hot Springs
The Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort is a rustic, serene property located by the hot springs. With a reservation at this resort, you'll also get access to swim in the hot springs, which was undoubtedly the highlight of our stay there. The property's prime location in the forested region also gives you easy access to the nearby trails, the Sol Duc Falls, River, and Valley.
🏨Ready to Book the Lake Crescent Lodge -> Click Here
- Season: May to January
- Location: Beside Lake Crescent, approximately 30 minutes from Port Angeles, Washington
The Lake Crescent Lodge boasts phenomenal views of Lake Crescent and offers a variety of accommodating options like cottages, lodge rooms, single tavern cottages, and more for you to choose from. If you end up deciding on a cottage (like we did), you'll get a chance to catch the gorgeous sunsets over the lake from your front porch. You can also rent kayaks from the property to go kayaking on the lake.
Lodging near Olympic NP
Olympic NP borders multiple gateway communities including Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend, La Push, Olympia, Forks, and Shelton.
🏨Ready to Book the Lake Quinault Lodge -> Click Here
At Lake Quinault Lodge, you can look forward to golfing on site, a terrace, and shopping on site. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The onsite family restaurant, Roosevelt Room, features American cuisine. In addition to a firepit and mini golf, guests can connect to free in-room Wi-Fi.
Perch Small - Treehouse - Eagles Perch Over The Water
🏨Ready to Book Perch Small- Treehouse - Eagles Perch Over The Water -> Click Here
Stunning Tree house looking over the Strait of Juan De Fuca is a total North-West Washington experience. It is made of cedar with rustic touches. Once you are inside you will never want to leave as the floor to ceiling window looks onto the straight and with constant moving landscape of cruise ships, wildlife, and bald eagles soaring across your window.
Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles Harbor
🏨Ready to Book the Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles Harbor -> Click Here
Take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar at Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles Harbor. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location. Be sure to enjoy a meal at 48° North, the onsite restaurant. Free in-room Wi-Fi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business center.
Click on the map below to see additional hotel and vacation rental rates in the area.
Olympic National Park Entrance Fee
Park entrance fees are separate from camping and lodging fees.
Park Entrance Pass - $30.00 Per private vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Park Entrance Pass - Motorcycle - $25.00 Per motorcycle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Per-Person Entrance Pass - $15.00 Visitors 16 years or older who enter on foot, bicycle, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour.
Annual Park Entrance Pass - $55.00, Admits pass holder and all passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. Valid for one year from the month of purchase.
$75.00 for Commercial Van with 7-15 seats
$100.00 for Commercial Mini-Bus with 16-25 seats
$200.00 for Commercial Motor Coach with 26+ seats
Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.
$80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.
Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.
National Park Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the five free entrance days the National Park Service offers annually.
Additional Olympic NP Resources
Check out all of the Olympic National Park Camping options. There are 14 campgrounds within the park
Olympic National Park Lodging - Check out our complete guide of all the places to stay within the park
Things to do in Olympic NP - Find out all of the top things to do in this great park.
Free National Park Days - Check out the 5 days a year the National Park Service waives entrance fees.
Most visited National Parks - Check out all of the top-visited parks in the United States
Moon Olympic Peninsula Guide Book
Olympic National Park trails map
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