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Elwha Campground

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Olympic National Park

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40 sites · RV, Tent

Nestled deep in the Elwha Valley, Elwha Campground lies on the banks of a swift river by the same name.

Take the ride down any time of year and find your home away from home. Water and flush toilets only stick around for the summer, so should you visit another season make sure to come prepared. RVs are recommended to stay under 21 feet at this camp, though some sites can accommodate up to 35’. For the best views of the valley take the 4-mile round trip Cascade Rock trail right outside the campground and relish in the photographic opportunities. Go on, tell that camera whose boss!

What this place offers

Campfire allowed

Pets allowed

No showers

Toilets

Potable water

Picnic tables

No sewage hookups

No electric hookups

40 sitesRV, Tent

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Top-rated for location, privacy, and amenities near Olympic National Park

Olympic Adventure Campground

47 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents18 acres · Forks, WA

Olympic Adventure Campground is available to Both RV's & Tent Camping. Our Camp is situated on a little more than 5 acres out of our 18 acres of Dense Enormous Evergreen Forest in the Olympic temperate rain forest region. It is next to the road on Highway 101 but still offers our guests the wilderness experience and semi-privacy with tall trees surrounding the camp. We recommend that our guests use GPS to find Forks, WA, First. Once you find Forks, you will be able to find our camp. Helpful Hints: If you are traveling from the South side of town: We are only a Half Mile from the Northbound Edge of town on the Right. If you are traveling from the North side: Watch for milepost number 193. This means you are very close. Our camp will be on the left. Our sites were spaced to offer guests plenty of "Elbow Room". Check-in: 1pm-9pm Check-out 11am Camp Office Hours: 7am - 7pm Daily: May-September. October-April: Call as Needed: 360-460-7475 Electric Vehicles: Please remember to pack your EV adapter power cord. The Fee for Charging an Electric Vehicle Overnight is a Flat Rate of $10.00. The fee is handled at our office. We kindly ask our guests to use the nearest large dumpster for their trash. Please do not hang bags of food or trash up in trees; do not leave it on the ground as it attracts ravens and crows to make a mess with it. RV Black Waste Water Holding Tanks: We Kindly Ask our Guests the Following: Please arrive at our camp with an empty black waste water holding tank. There are a few local dumping options available in the area, ask us more about it. There are also some rest areas along the I-5 freeway that have free dump stations. We have 3 restroom stand alone units with running water that remain open for our guests to use 24/7. Hot Showers: It is $5.00 per person on a schedule between the hours of 7am-7pm Daily During Summer Season. Please call when the office is closed to arrange a time during the Off-Peak Season: September through April. Our team is committed to helping make our guests time at our camp a pleasant one. We kindly ask our guests to have patience and to be willing to accept a possible booking update or changes if necessary. We know some people are not, so they may need to look elsewhere to camp. Thank You.

Shangri La Push

16 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Forks, WA

Heated full service bathroom with Hot shower. Perfect for winter camping. Bring a tent and canopy, OR your RV. Enjoy the tranquility of the shoulder-season . Then head to the beach for "storm watching"! All the amenities you enjoy! Hot showers, flush toilet, WIFI, potable water and friendly hosts live on site. Large wheelbarrow load firewood for sale. Kindling and fire starter included. $10 cash or Venmo. It is most rewarding to be entering our 8th season hosting Shangri La Push with its 98% approval rating; comprised of over 1,700 camper reviews. Grown from a few meadow tent sites in 2018 to a full service campground. Shangri La Push is a private property. We enjoy sharing it with like-minded travelers who enjoy the great outdoors of our Pacific Northwest. Less traffic noise is evident from La Push Rd during the current season Check out our 2 listings. We offer 7 individual tent sites and 5 RV sites within the ever-changing 5 acres of Alder Grove. Enjoy sparkling meadows of tall grasses and majestic Fir trees. The ground is level packed and topped with light gravel for tents. No mud! Campsites/RV sites each have their own picnic table and fire ring. In the summer, we have 2 hot showers, one flush toilet and 2 porta potties, and off-season, we have one flush toilet with one hot shower. We are located in the great northwest, near Forks WA, 8 miles off Highway 101 on State Highway 110 (La Push Road) 5 miles from La Push. 9 miles from Forks. Forks (made famous by author Stephanie Meyer's setting here, her internationally known vampire love-story series; Twilight.) Forks is a small, yet full-service town with banks, restaurants, post office, outfitters, guide services, hardware, hospital, pharmacy and grocery stores. Just 5 miles from the Native-American Quileute Village of La Push and their amazing beaches: First, Second, Third Beach and also nearby; Rialto Beach. Second Beach is alleged to be in the top 5 most beautiful beaches in the world. Surfing, hiking, kayaking and bird-watching are some of the many activities to enjoy in the area. Keep an eye out for the Elk herd, seen often in the area.

sol duc rainforest retreat

14 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents9 acres · Port Angeles, WA

Stay at our private piece of rain forest paradise. Our 9 acres of forest is adjacent to the Olympic national park and the Olympic discovery trail. Camp next to Lake Crescent and the Sol Duc river/ hot springs, immersed in the Olympic rain forest, next to a bubbling creek. There is hiking , biking and boating in all directions. Each camp is semi secluded, surrounded in ferns and old growth trees. With many trails that loop around and covered outdoor kitchens, its a great spot to chill and cook or explore the forests thousands of ferns and bubbling brooks . Located a mile and a half from Lake Crescent, adjacent to the Olympic Discovery Trail and the Olympic National Park, our property is a perfect gathering point to explore the possibilities of the peninsula. You will think you're in the park.

Shadow Mountain Campground

38 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents25 acres · Port Angeles, WA

Whether you are looking to spend some quality time with your family or enjoy a weekend away with friends, you are going to find the perfect camping vacation at Shadow Mountain Campground! With newly added Kayak Rentals. We have a convenient General Store and Gas Station on site. We have beautiful campsites, entertaining activities, and quality staff to ensure that your Olympic National Park camping vacation is all you need to relax and unwind! Come spend a weekend, a week, or a season with our Monthly RV Park Spaces and let us show you what we have to offer! Did I mention HOT SHOWERS and LAUNDRY FACILITY!!! The views are Amazing!

Crescent Beach & RV

74 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents18 acres · Port Angeles, WA

Welcome to Crescent Beach & RV! We are a privately-owned and operated campground and RV park located in the heart of the Olympic Peninsula, just west of Port Angeles. With a wide range of accommodations, such as full and partial hook-up RV sites, tent sites, and rental cabins - our park is the perfect destination for those looking to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. In addition to stunning views and access to our 1/2 mile sandy beach, we offer a variety of amenities, including a volleyball court, horse-shoe pits, camp store, quarter-operated laundry facilities, and quarter-operated hot showers. No need to limit stays to the summer, we are open year-round for overnight stays as well as day-use. Popular activities include walking on the beach, flying kites, building sandcastles, surfing and paddleboarding, birdwatching, playing with seaweed, checking out the tide pools at Tongue Point Marine Life Sanctuary, and hiking Striped Peak - to name a few. Our proximity to Olympic National Park and other local attractions make us a great base for exploring the nearby areas. Whether you're in a trailer, sprinter van, tent or even your car - we have a spot for you! Come and visit Crescent Beach and RV, where the staff feel like friends and the beach feels like home.

Hoh River Campsites

8 sites · RVs, Tents130 acres · Forks, WA

Come and take in the beauty of the expansive Hoh Rain Forest! This property is located along the lower Hoh River and features old growth maple trees, large ferns, and walking forest-to-river trails! Campsites are a short walking or driving distance to the river. We are only 5 miles from Ruby Beach, and 10 miles from Kalaloch. We offer guided Scenic River Floats down the Hoh River during the months of May-July. Best way to explore the Hoh river is to float it! This is truly a great location for a rustic, in the thick of nature experience. We offer campsites for Motorhomes, RV's, Travel Trailers, and Tents, so however you hope to get outside, we can accommodate! Maple Creek Outfitter is dedicated to creating the best outdoor experience for their guests including comfortable rustic accommodations in an environment that is rich in beauty and bounty.

Skokomish Park At Lake Cushman

60 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Hoodsport, WA

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Wandering Woodlands

11 sites · Lodging, Tents12 acres · Forks, WA

Amenities: Private fire pit port-a-potty with handwashing station communal picnic area with charcoal BBQ 12 acres of lush rainforest to explore Location: 15 minutes from La Push beach and Rialto beach 15 minutes from the shops in Forks 40 minutes from the Olympic National Park FAQs: Car campers are welcome 4-wheel drive NOT needed Pets must be accompanied and leashed at all times No potable water PLEASE READ: The property boarders a cow field. At times the cows can be loud when they are in heat or giving birth. They sometime find their way onto the campground as well. They are not aggressive and will walk away if you clap at them. Bathrooms are a port-a-potty. Unfortunately, we do not have showers or Wifi at this time. However, showers are available at the local gym for a $10 day pass. Bring your own towel and soap. Rules: 1. Quiet time is from 10pm to 7am 2. No fires over 2 feet tall 3. When burn ban is in effect gas fires only 4. Do not trespass on neighboring property or cow field 5. Drive slow on the road leading up to the campground (10 mph). The owner's cats are often on the road near the entrance so keep an eye out when driving.

Dawleys SolDuc River Campground

21 sites · Tents18 acres · Beaver, WA

Our private Campground is centrally located on the Olympic Peninsula. We are a Campground, we are not a Hip Camp, we just advertise through them. Paying for extra days or rentals, wood, propane firepits, are done at pay station at Campground or by phone. We have 21 tent sites on the West side of Pavel Road close to the river. 13 are river view sites. These are on Hip Camp, we have more tent sites and some are big enough for a RV on the East side of Pavel Road that aren't on Hip Camp, Call us from our website dawleysrivercamping.com for details, availability and reservation. We have beautiful woods with trees, ferns, moss, and the Sol Duc River runs adjacent to our property. Beautiful views of the Sol Duc River from some of the sites and a short walk to the right of the parking lot to the Fish Hatchery, stay to the right there will be a boat launch and beach to fish and play. Just a 20-minute drive to the Pacific Ocean and a 20-minute drive to the straits of Juan de Fuca. Just a one-hour drive from our site to Cape Flattery, short hike down to a rocky viewpoint overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Tatoosh Island, which is the farthest NW Point in the Continental US! We have sites with beautiful river views, 9 walk-in sites, and 12 drive-up sites. 4 of the walk-in sites are river views 4, 5, 6 and 8. The drive-in sites with river views are 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 20, and 21. There are more sites on the other part of the Campground, contact us directly. The Fish Hatchery is right next door and has a boat launch, beach, and lots of fishing. The river at the Hatchery is great to float on, fish, and just play. Activities nearby include: Pacific Ocean beaches, Pleasant Lake, Crescent Lake, Beaver Lake, Snyder Lookout for stargazing, Olympic Discovery Trail, kayak floating, the area is great for hiking, biking, mushroom and fossil hunting, wildlife viewing, ATV trails, and much, much more, come have some fun.

Frog Pond Cottage

2 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents2 acres · Port Angeles, WA

Enjoy this accessible gateway to the Olympic Peninsula at the Frog Pond Cottage. This 2.5 acre space includes space for tent and RV camping in addition to the tiny house cottage. Inside you'll find space to sleep up to 8 people in a cozy but efficient layout. The open field and frog pond provide a great open space for kids and animals to play. Unplug, snuggle in, spread out, and enjoy all the Olympic Peninsula has to offer. Located minutes from adorable Downtown Port Angeles, Hurricane Ridge, The Olympic Discovery and Adventure Bike Trails, Lake Crescent, Salt Creek, and so many more amazing spaces. This is the perfect "basecamp" for families and friends in big groups looking for a flexible space to explore the region. There is space to spread out in tents, room to park your RV or Van. Heat, electricity, running water. The property includes two sites, The Meadow for RVs and camping and The Cottage. These can be rented separately or together, please contact host to inquire about the whole property and special events.

Wandering Joy Campground

14 sites · Tents33 acres · Port Angeles, WA

Located less than 10 minutes from Lake Crescent, directly across US-101 from Lake Sutherland, and 20 minutes west of downtown Port Angeles, Wandering Joy Campground is the perfect homebase for your Olympic National Park adventures! Wander the property trails to discover giant moss-covered boulders, aged big leaf maple, towering grand fir, and western red cedar. Heavily forested with mixed conifer species, dense alder stands, and a rich understory, you'll enjoy a vibrant habitat for wildlife, especially birds. We are committed to protecting the health and wellness of this magical forest and kindly ask that you pack out all trash, exercise extreme caution with campfires, be a respectful neighbor to fellow campers, and leave only good vibes behind! PLEASE NOTE: * We are primarily a tenting campground. Not all sites are suitable for car-camping/rooftop tents as the parking may not be level and/or large enough for your rig. Please send us a message PRIOR to booking and we’d be happy to recommend any available sites that may fit your need. *All of our sites have their own shape, size, and characteristics, no two are alike! Please refer to the site descriptions and pictures to assist you in choosing a site for your adventure. If in doubt, just send a message and we’ll help steer you in the right direction. Your experience is important to us! *We are a small, private campground. As such, our site limits are set to 2 ppl, 1 vehicle, 1 tent. You can select to add up to 2 more ppl on select sites, for an additional charge. Our sites are simply not large enough to be considered group sites. For your comfort, we recommended that you book multiple sites if you have a larger party. As always, we can help you choose the best site for your party, so don’t hesitate to reach out! * 4WD/AWD drive recommended for Sites 9-11 due to the steady uphill gravel access road. Especially recommended for vans and heavier vehicles.

Camp Clearwater

3 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · Forks, WA

Two level, graveled RV sites. Two power boxes with 30and 50 amp service. Tent sites in the trees, plenty of parking for Dry camping, or boats. Two picnic tables, two fire rings. Perfect for group camping. Power boxes can serve two RVs my need extension cord certified for amperage. Minutes from Clearwater river access. 10 miles to ocean beaches. 12 miles to Kalaloch lodge and ranger station. The Hoh, Queets, and Salmon river within 20 minutes. No sewer hookup. Portapotty on site. Hand pump well available.

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1 ratings · 2 reviews

Elisabeth W.

4 years on Hipcamp

September 2023

Ranger told me last week that this campground has been totally washed away and they are not likely to rebuild it.

Stephanie H.

7 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· February 2018

Was closed when they took the dam out. Re-opened briefly, but had to close again indefinitely because of flood damage. One of my favorite places.

LocationElwha Campground, Olympic National Park, Washington, United States

What this place offers

Campfire allowed

Pets allowed

No showers

Toilets

Potable water

Picnic tables

No sewage hookups

No electric hookups

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