If you are looking to camp near the beach and soak in the Pacific Ocean vibe then Kalaloch Campground is the perfect campground for you!
Located right off of Highway 101 near the Kalaloch Lodge this campground offers stunning views of the ocean and easy access to the beach. There are 168 campsites including four accessible sites.
Reservations are required during peak season from May to September so make sure and plan ahead for your Olympic National Park trip!
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Kalaloch Campground - Olympic National Park
Number of Sites: 168 campsites, including one group site and four accessible sites
Location in the park: Kalaloch Campground is located on a bluff in the southwest coast of the Olympic Peninsula in Olympic National Park next to Kalaloch Beach.
Campsite Cost: Make sure to check with the park for the most updated camping fees
Payments accepted: Check and Cash during first come first serve season. Credit cards online when making a reservation
Reservations: Recreation.gov
If you want a coveted beach view camping spot you will need to be ready to make your reservation months in advance!
Campground Address: Highway 101, Olympic National Park
Latitude/Longitude:
- Latitude:
- 47.6130556
- 47° 36' 47.0002" N
- Longitude:
- -124.3747222
- 124° 22' 28.9999" W
Accessible Sites: Yes, There are four accessible sites in Kalaloch Campground.
There is no handicap accessibility to the beach.
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
Kalaloch Campground Reservations
Are campground Reservations Available? Yes, on Recreation.gov
Phone Number? 360-565-3130
Online? on Recreation.gov
How Far Ahead can you make a reservation? individual campsites are released on a 6-month rolling basis
First Come, First Served? Yes, during the non-summer season.
Campground Amenities
Flush Toilets: Yes
Payphone:
Is wifi Available? No
Is cellular Phone Service Available? Yes, depending on your cell carrier
Is camp host available on site? Yes
Is firewood available for purchase? Firewood is available from Kalaloch Lodge, 0.5 miles south 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, Available near loop bathrooms, Food can be stored in your car at each campsite. Food Storage Lockers are available for campers who have biked or hiked into the campground.
Potable Water? Yes, Available near loop bathrooms.
RV Camping at Kalaloch Campground
RV Length: Most campsites in Kalaloch cannot accommodate large RVs or Trailers.
Sites for 21 feet and a few for 35 feet are available.
Read individual campsite details and warnings carefully before reserving a site.
Dump Station: Yes, a dump station is available for a $10 fee ($5 with a Senior or Access Pass) and is not included in the camping fee.
Generators:
Hookups: There are no hookups
How to get to Campground
Kalaloch Campground is located on Highway 101 on the Pacific Coast of Washington. Approximately 34 miles south of Forks, Washington.
Follow Highway 101 and you will see the signs for the campground.
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.
Kalaloch Group Campsites
Phone reservations only
10 people minimum, 30 maximum
7-day maximum stay
Pit toilets, water, limited parking, no beach access
Photos of Kalaloch Campground
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Additional Olympic National Park Information & Resources
Olympic 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.
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 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
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