OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK BEYOND THE TENT FULL
Located at the end of a long dirt road, this area is full of elk, deer, and access to amazing hikes and views. Graves Creek A view of Pony Bridge near graves Creek Campground in Olympic National ParkĬamping in the Quinault Rainforest is something everyone needs in their life, and Graves Creek Campground along the Quinault River is one of the best spots to do it. If you are looking for a great family-friendly campground, Fairholme is perfect.Īmenities: Accessible Restroom, Running Water, RV Dump Station Fairholme is also close to Sol Duc, Hurricane Ridge and within a short days drive to Cape Flattery, the northwestern-most location in the contiguous United States. Located at Lake Crescent, the second deepest lake in the state of Washington, campers can have an adventure climbing mountains, exploring waterfalls and walking around the amazing Lake Crescent. Close to Lake Crescent’s best areas, visitors who stay at this well-maintained, clean and quiet campground have access to amazing views, hikes and experiences right out their tent flap. Miles of trails extend from the region, some crossing the park to the Quinault Rainforest, while others lead to old cabins, amazing river views and the gorgeous box canyon called Goblins Gate.įairholme A view of Lake Crescent from near Fairholme Campground in Olympic National Parkįairholme is only open seasonally, and when it is open to the public, it can fill up pretty fast. The campground is simple and straight forward, but chances are, you won’t be in your tent or RV much, as there is far too much to see, hike and explore in the region. Salmon have returned and the region is finally feeling wild again.
For over a century, the waters of this gorgeous river were blocked by two dams, but now they are free. The Elwha Campground is closed due to a shift on the Elwha River after the removal of the dams.Ĭamping along the Elwha River gets you up close and personal with a newly freed river. Months Open: July to September, snow permittingĪmenities: Pit Toilets, No Water, No firewoodĮlwha A view from near the Elwha Campground in Olympic National Park Do not skip this campground, as it is one of the best in America! You don’t need to hike though, the views visible from the camping area are already jaw-dropping enough. From here, hikes along ridges and summits clad with mountain goats and marmots are just a few miles away. Because of the remote location, Deer Park is the must-stay destination for those needing a more rugged camping experience and stunning night skies. Deer Park is remote, offering next to zero services, and is only open seasonally. If you are craving stunning views along the ridges of the Olympic Mountains, camping at the highest campground in Olympic National Park will fill you up with panoramas. Camping here gets you close to Olympic Hot Springs, Goblins Gate, Humes Ranch, and the new Elwha River Overlook trail.ĭeer Park A view from the trails near Deer Park Campground in Olympic National Park
While you can’t stay here now, the region is home to amazing hiking, including a few of the more iconic destinations in Olympic National Park. There is currently no plan to reopen the campground. CAMPING IN OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARKĪltair One of the many hiking trails near Altair Campground in Olympic National ParkĪltair Campground is closed due to a shift on the Elwha River after the removal of the dams. Choose one, or choose them all and discover yet another reason to fall in love with the wilderness and beauty of Olympic. In America’s most diverse National Park, everyone interested in camping will find what they are looking for in Washington State’s most popular National Park. It can be tough to choose where to camp along the wind swept ridges at Deer Park, in the rainforests of the Queets, Hoh or Quinault, along the beaches of Kalaloch, LaPush or Ozette, or on any of the stunning rivers and lakes in Olympic. Spread around the region, camping in Olympic offers visitors a wide of variety of choices. Olympic National Park is known for amazing views, fantastic hiking and some of the last true wilderness in America, yet few know of all of the unique camping opportunities along the roads of the park.
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