Updated: March 2026

⛺ Camping

Front-country and backcountry sites across Olympic National Park.

Reservations: recreation.gov for most front-country campgrounds. Wilderness permits required for all overnight backcountry trips.

Front-Country Campgrounds

Hoh Rain Forest Campground
88 sites RV friendly Year-round

Located next to the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center. Running water, flush toilets, dump station. Reserve on recreation.gov Mar–Oct; first-come Nov–Feb. Nightly fee applies. Address: 18113 Upper Hoh Rd, Forks, WA.

Sol Duc Hot Springs Campground
82 sites Hot springs access May–Oct

Camp near natural hot springs pools (resort fee separate for pool access). Flush toilets, running water. Reserve on recreation.gov. Popular — book weeks in advance in summer.

Fairholme Campground — Lake Crescent
88 sites Boat launch May–Oct

On the western shore of Lake Crescent. Boat launch, flush toilets, running water. Kayak and rowboat rentals nearby at Fairholme General Store. Reserve on recreation.gov.

Kalaloch Campground
170 sites Ocean views Year-round

Largest campground in the park, on the coastal bluff above the Pacific. Running water, flush toilets. Strong winds — stake your tent. Kalaloch Lodge nearby. Reserve on recreation.gov.

Quinault Rain Forest (North Shore)
32 sites First-come Year-round

Quiet, less-visited campground in the Quinault Valley old-growth. Vault toilets, no hookups. First-come, first-served. Good base for North Fork and Maple Glade trails.

Heart O' the Hills — Hurricane Ridge
105 sites Near ridge May–Oct

Five miles south of Port Angeles on Hurricane Ridge Road. Good base for ridge day hikes. Running water, flush toilets. Reserve on recreation.gov in summer.

Backcountry Wilderness Camping

Wilderness permit required for all overnight backcountry stays. Get permits at any ranger station. Free but required. Quotas apply on popular routes.

Reservation Resources