One of our favorite places to stay in Olympic National Park is the Kalaloch Cabins! These cabins have everything you need to relax and enjoy time in this amazing Washington National Park.
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Kalaloch Cabins - Olympic National Park
The cabins at Kalaloch Beach are located just down from the Kalaloch Lodge.
The Bluff Cabins overlook the water while the Kalaloch Cabins are one row back and fan out behind the Bluff Cabins.
We stayed in a Kalaloch Cabin just back from the Bluff Cabins and LOVED IT!
Please do not judge the cabins from the outside look! They are weathered and look worn from the outside but the inside is amazing!
We honestly could happily stay in a cabin for a week and still not want to leave. It was so relaxing listening to the waves crash on the beach with a wood fire going.
The night we were in the cabin the fog came in off the ocean and settled around the cabins making it the perfect night to do absolutely nothing.
We had plans to wander down to Kalaloch Beach and watch the sunset with the waves but ended up just relaxing watching the fireplace and talking...it was perfect!
Click Here to Book Your Stay at Kalaloch Cabins
Amenities
Cabins with kitchens and kitchenettes already have plates, cups, silverware, utensils, corkscrews, pots, and pans.
Full kitchens include a four-burner stove, small oven, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, and coffee maker.
Kitchenettes include a two-burner stove, microwave, toaster, mini-fridge, and coffee maker.
Kalaloch Cabins Map
Things to know
Season: Kalaloch Cabins is open year-round
Check-in: 4:00 pm
Check-out: 11:00 am
Kalaloch Cabins Address:
157151 US Highway 101
Forks, WA 98331
Smoking - All cabins are non-smoking.
Pets - Pets are allowed in cabins.
A one-time, non-refundable fee of $25 per pet will be charged for designated pet rooms, for any dog, any size, max two per cabin.
How do you pronounce Kalaloch - Klay-Lock
Kalaloch Tree - The easiest way to visit the Kalaloch Tree Cave is to head to the Kalaloch Campground and take the beach access trail.
Distance to other Olympic National Park Destinations
One thing to know about traveling within Olympic National Park is many destinations are a fair distance away from each other. This is not a park you are going to see everything in one or two days.
It can take a lot longer than you expect to reach many destinations within the park. Plan extra time for driving!
Kalaloch Beach to -
Crescent Lake -Storm King Ranger Station - 109 miles, 2 hours 30 minutes
Sol Duc - 67 miles, 1 hour 45 minutes
Hoh Rainforest - 72 miles, 2 hours
Mora - 48 miles, 1 hour 15 minutes
Lake Ozette - 88 miles, 2 hours 15 minutes
Quinault Rain Forest - 33 miles, 45 minutes
Staircase Ranger Station - 149 miles, 3 hours
Hurricane Ridge - 86 miles, 2 hours
Additional Olympic National Park Information & Resources
Olympic National Park Lodges
⭐️ 4.5 of 5 Stars - Kalaloch Lodge - Click Here for Rates and Availability
- 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.
⭐️ 3.8 of 5 Stars - Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort - Click Here for Rates and Availability
- 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.
⭐️ 4.5 of 5 Stars -Lake Crescent Lodge - Click Here for Rates and Availability
- 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.
Lodging near Olympic National Park
⭐️ 4.2 of 5 Stars -Lake Quinault Lodge - Click Here for Rates and Availability
- Open Year-Round
- Location - Located on the South Shore of Lake Quinault near the Southwest portion of Olympic National Park.
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.
⭐️ 3.9 of 5 Stars - Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles Harbor - Click Here for Rates and Availability
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 this link or the map below to see additional hotel and vacation rental rates in the area.
https://www.stay22.com/embed/61f07e39cbb4390015c70b10Olympic National Park Guided Tours
Hoh Rain Forest and Rialto Beach Guided Tour in Olympic National Park
⭐️ Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 9 hours | 🚌Check Rates and Availability
The ancient forests, mountains, and rugged beaches of the Olympic National Park provide some spectacular hiking opportunities. On this tour, visit two of the most stunning natural spots - Hoh Rainforest and Rialto Beach - and enjoy short hikes at both destinations. With round-trip transportation, National Park fees included, and an optional packed lunch, everything is taken care of, so you can focus on admiring the views.
Best of Olympic National Park from Seattle: All-Inclusive Small-Group Day Tour
⭐️ Rating: 4.9 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 12 hours | 🚌Check Rates and Availability
Have a special chance to explore Olympic National Park with a naturalist guide - and make your sightseeing logistics smooth and hassle-free on this small group tour from Seattle. With round-trip transit from your downtown hotel, getting to the UNESCO-listed park is made simple. From beaches to mountains to forests and beyond, experience the best of this spectacular landscape, seeing and doing more with your guide than you could alone.
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Olympic National Park
⭐️ Rating: 4.4 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 8 hours to 1 day | 🔊Check Rates and Availability
Download this audio tour and you'll discover more on your Olympic National Park road trip. Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips, and directions play automatically, all based on your location.
You'll be guided to all of the park's famous highlights as well as the lesser-known gems, including the most easily accessed mountain area in the park with superb views and hiking trails, a unique temperate rainforest where you can walk amongst the giant trees, and incredible beaches rich with tidepools.
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 free entrance days the National Park Service offers for US citizens and residents.
Additional Olympic National Park 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
Check out all of the Washington National Parks along with neighboring Oregon National Parks, Idaho National Parks, National Parks in Hawaii, and National Parks in Alaska
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