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Published: Jul 29, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links

Ultimate Olympic National Park Camping Guide! {Video}

There are so many options for Olympic National Park Camping trips it can be hard to decide which campground to stay in. 

You can choose to camp near the beach, in the Hoh Rainforest, in a primitive campsite or near the Sol Duc Hot Springs. We love moving around the park and checking out different parts of the park. 

There are two campgrounds that take reservations (the Kalaloch Campground and Sol Duc Campground). All of the other campgrounds are first to come first serve. You will definitely want to get to the campground early especially on summer weekends. 

Olympic National Park Camping

Camping in Olympic National Park is the perfect way to truly experience this gorgeous Washington State park. You can wake up in the heart of the park. The Olympic Peninsula is huge and you will want to plan what parts of the park you want to see so you don't spend your entire trip driving from site to site.

Make sure to check out our complete Olympic National Park guide for all the information you need to have a great visit to the park. 

Reservable Campgrounds 

Kalaloch Campground

Kalaloch Campground is located next to Kalaloch Beach and the perfect place to fall asleep with the sounds of the Pacific Ocean. There are supplies and groceries available just down the street at the Kalaloch Lodge. 

Location: Off of Highway 101 on the Pacific Coast. 

Open: Year-round

Number of sites: 170

Cost per night: $20

Reservations?: yes, reservations can be made on Reservation.org or by calling (877) 444-6777 for the peak season (May 22, 2019 - September 08, 2019)

Campground Amenities: Flush toilets, running water, picnic tables, a fire pit

RVs allowed?: Yes, There are no hook-ups

See more photos and information on the Kalaloch Campground.

 

Sol Duc Campground

Sol Duc Campground is the closest campground to the Sol Duc Hot Springs. This is the perfect campground to spend the day hiking and then come back and soak in the hot springs. 

Location: Near the Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort. 

Open: Year-round

Number of sites: 82

Cost per night: $

Reservations?: yes, Reservations are required for Sol Duc Campground during the busy season.  Reservations can be made on Reservation.org or by calling (877) 444-6777.

Campground amenities: drinking water, flush toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables.

RVs allowed?: Yes, there are no hook-ups 

For more information and photos check out our post on Sol Duc Campground 

 

Non-Reservable Campgrounds

Deer Park Campground

Deer Park Campground is the highest campground within Olympic National Park. Open seasonally depending on the weather. 

Location:  

Open: June - mid-October, depending on road conditions and snowmelt.

Number of sites: 14

Cost per night: $15

Reservations?: No

Campground amenities: Picnic Table and Firepit, Pit toilets, no potable water

RVs allowed?: No

Dosewallips Campground 

Due to the road being washed out it is now a 6.5-mile hike into the Dosewallips Campground. 

Location:  Located on the East side of the Olympic National Park.

Open: Year-round, Walk-in 6.5 miles due to storm damage! 

Number of sites: 30

Cost per night: No fee

Reservations?: No

Campground amenities: Fire pit and picnic table, Pit toilets, no water

RVs allowed?: No

Fairholme Campground 

Fairholme Campground is located on Lake Crescent and is really popular when it is open. Make sure and arrive early to grab a killer camping site before heading out to explore the park. 

Location: Lake Crescent

Open: April 26 - September 30, 2019

Number of sites: 88

Cost per night: $20

Reservations?: No, First come first served

Campground amenities: Flush toilet, potable water, picnic tables, and fire grates. 

RVs allowed?: yes, Sites for 21 feet. There is a dump station available for $10 a use

See our post on the Fairholme Campground to see additional photos and information on this campground.

 

Graves Creek Campground 

Location: Near Lake Quinault

Open: year-round

Number of sites: 30

Cost per night: $22

Reservations?: No, First come first served

Campground amenities: Pit toilet, picnic tables, and fire grates. There is no running water at this campground

RVs allowed?: RVs and trailers not allowed

Check out our full post on Graves Creek Campground to see more photos and details on this campground.

Heart O' the Hills Campground

Heart O' the Hills Campground is the closest campground to Port Angeles, Washington. It is located on the road leading up to Hurricane Ridge. This is a great campground to stay in to explore the northern portion of Olympic National Park. 

Location: Near the road to Hurricane Ridge and Port Angeles. 

Open: Year-round, During the winter this campground may be walk-in only. 

Number of sites: 105

Cost per night: $20

Reservations?: No, First come first served

Campground amenities: Pit toilet, potable water, picnic tables, and fire grates. 

RVs allowed?: Sites for 21 feet, a few for 35 feet

Check out our full post on Heart O' the Hills  Campground to see more photos and information on this campground

Hoh Campground

Have you ever dreamed of camping in the middle of a temperate rainforest? If you answered yes then the Hoh Campground is perfect for you. Surrounded by large trees covered in moss and home to a large herd of resident Roosevelt Elk. 

Location: Heart of the Hoh Rainforest near the Visitor Center. 

Open: year-round

Number of sites: 78

Cost per night: $20

Reservations?: No, First come first served

Campground amenities: Flush toilet, Potable water, picnic tables, and fire grates. 

RVs allowed?: Yes

RV Length: Sites for 21 feet, a few for up to 35 feet

Check out our full post on the Hoh Campground to see more photos and information on this campground

Mora Campground 

If you are looking for easy beach access then you will love Mora Campground. Located a few miles from Rialto Beach you can enjoy being close to Forks and easy to get to amenities while enjoying a large campground. 

Location: A few miles from Rialto Beach on the Washington Coast. 

Open: Year-round

Number of sites: 94

Cost per night: $20

Reservations?: No, First come- first served

Campground Amenities: Flush toilets, potable water, fire pits, picnic table 

RVs allowed?: Yes, Sites for 21 feet, a few for 35 feet, Dump station available

Check out our entire post on Mora Campground to see more photos and site information.

North Fork Campground 

The North Fork Campground is perfect for campers who want to get away and enjoy a primitive campground. After traveling a dirt road to the campground you will find yourself surrounded by large trees covered in moss. Next, to the Quinault River, there is a ton of hiking trails to explore in this area. 

Location: Near the Lake Quinault Ranger Station.

Open: year-round

Number of sites: 9

Cost per night: $15

Reservations?: No, First come- first served

Campground Amenities: Pit toilets, fire pits, picnic table. There is no running water 

RVs allowed?: Not recommended for RVs and trailers

Check out our entire post on North Fork Campground to see more photos and site information.

Ozette Campground 

If you are looking to get away from it all and be close to both a lake and the Pacific Ocean then the Ozette Campground is perfect for you! You will be miles away from a gas station or grocery store so make sure and pack everything you need with you.

The best part of this campground is you can wander the Ozette Triangle trail and explore the boardwalk leading to the beach. 

Location: Near Lake Ozette 

Open: year-round, some sites flood in the winter and are closed. 

Number of sites: 15

Cost per night: $20

Reservations?: No, First come- first served

Campground Amenities: Pit toilets, fire pits, picnic table. There is no running water.  

RVs allowed?: Yes, Sites for 21 feet

Check out our full post on the Lake Ozette Campground to see site photos and videos. 

Queets Campground 

Queets Campground is perfect for those campers who want solitude and to truly escape from a ton of other people. The campground does not have any services so you will need to plan your trip and be prepared.

Once you are out at the Queets Campground you have amazing access to the gorgeous Queets Rainforest! 

Location: Off of Highway 101 towards the Queets Rainforest. 

Open: year-round

Number of sites: 20

Cost per night: $15

Reservations?: No, First come- first served

Campground Amenities: Pit toilets, fire pits, picnic table. There is no running water in the campground.  

RVs allowed?: No, not recommended for RV's or Trailers 

Check out our full post for Queets Campground with campsite video and photos. 

South Beach Campground 

If you are looking for a beach getaway that is close to amenities but doesn't need a reservation then the South Beach Campground is perfect. Located just down Highway 101 from the Kalaloch Lodge the South Beach Campground has 55 non-reservable sites. You will want to get there early to grab a coveted spot in the campground. 

Location: Off of Highway 101 just down from the Kalaloch Campground. 

Open: May 17 - September 23. 2019

Number of sites: 55

Cost per night: $15

Reservations?: No, First come- first served

Campground Amenities: Flush toilets, fire pits, picnic table. There is no potable water in the campground 

RVs allowed?: Yes, Sites for 21 feet, a few for 35 feet

Check out our entire post on South Beach Campground to see more photos and site information.

 

Staircase Campground 

Staircase Campground is located near the Skokomish River and is surrounded by enormous Douglas Firs. This campground does not have reservations but does offer all the amenities you would expect from a reservable campground. You have access to flush toilets and potable water in the summer along with great ranger programs. The campground is located on the East side of the Olympic National Park. 

From October to May the campground is still open but is primitive with no running water or flush toilet. 

Location: 

Open: year-round but primitive in the winter

Number of sites: 49, 5 sites are walk-in only 

Cost per night: $20

Reservations?: No, First come- first served

Campground Amenities: Flush toilets and potable water in the summer months!  Pit toilets and no water during the off-season. 

Fire pits, picnic table 

RVs allowed?: Yes, Sites for 21 feet, a few for 35 feet

 

We hope this helped you plan your epic Olympic National Park Camping adventure! 

Additional Olympic National Park Resources

Olympic National Park Lodging - Check out our complete guide of all the places to stay within the park including Lake Crescent Lodge, Log Cabin Resort, Kalaloch Lodge and Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort. 

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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