Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Bogachiel State Park adventure.
"It isn't the end of the world, but you can see it from there." Isn't that incentive enough to go?
This beautifully kept, remote park lies on the northwestern tip of Washington State. Thanks to 140-160 inches of dense annual rainfall, the thickly forested 123-acre camping park is lush with vegetation. Campsites right along the Bogachiel River make this a great base camp if you're touring the western Olympic Peninsula.
Soak up the green-enshrouded rainforest terrain on the park's two short trails. Pick up the Bogachiel River Trail that goes into the National Forest right across the street. If it's summer, float the park's small section of river.
The small campground has 36 clean and well-maintained, relatively private standard sites. Six sites have power and water. There are restrooms with showers and a dump station.
The park's campground and two day-use areas are open year-round. Book a reservation for May 15-Sept. 15; everything else is first-come, first-served. The trick here is to score a site next to the river so it drowns out the traffic noise from nearby Hwy. 101.
The best time to visit Bogachiel State Park is during the summer, from 8am to dusk, when the weather is mild and the park is fully accessible. Winter also offers a serene beauty, but be prepared for shorter days and cooler temperatures. Avoid burn bans and check for seasonal alerts before planning your trip.