I recently spent my birthday at Hoh Campground, and it was (surprisingly) a little too wild for me…read more When I first arrived to the campground, most of the sites were occupied by families having campfires. I had been hoping to find some peace and quiet, so I left, and came back after everyone else had gone to bed. While I set up my tent under my red headlight, I had this extremely creeped out feeling that a large cat was watching me. Within two minutes of climbing into my tent, I heard something very large walk directly up to my tent. This creature was not using any kind of headlamp or flashlight, and it was the most pitch black atmosphere I'd ever experienced in my life. If it were a bear, it likely would have been frightened off by my activity. If it were a deer, it likely would have walked into my tent-- deers have terrible night vision, and this has happened to me before. That's how I know it was a cougar. Needless to say, I had a little trouble getting to rest. I've never heard of a cougar attacking someone inside of their tent-- a cougar likes to be able to see what it's pouncing on. But, you know, there's a first time for everything. And I have heard of cougars attacking people in just bivies or bags. And, now that I think about it (at 2am in the middle of the rainforest), a lot of the cougar attacks I've read about were actually in Olympic National Park. I heard a scream which I recognized as the scream of a squirrel in the jaws of a large cat. I've seen a bobcat catch a squirrel right in front of me. The cry starts out loud and alarming, but quickly loses its volume and motivation. I heard this same cry five times over the course of the night. Happy birthday to me-- it must be the year of the Cougar.

If you can get a spot it's great to stay, even one night like we did, if only for easy access to…read morethe trails. We arrived at 3, and as a result we didn't have to wait in a long line to enter and easily found our site. There's no campground check-in beyond the entry gate, you just drive in and find your spot. The sites were pretty spacious and private overall. We had #75, and although our pad wasn't massive our site as a whole was. Not all sites are flat, but shady yes. Loads of critters around, including deer roaming the campground. I was actually woken up by some kind of animals making noise all around our van in the middle of the night. Other than those welcome noises, a very quiet and serene campground. Nice facilities, friendly staff, and beautiful grounds.

This is a nice, large camping area on the Hoh River Trail…read more It's surrounded by bright green meadows and it's usually staffed by a friendly ranger. We took a break here, and saw a coyote casually strolling down the trail! The ranger told us they like the area because deer hang out here (to escape black bears) and apparently coyotes are trying to nap fawns. :-/

Great campground. We stayed only one night when passing through recently. The sites were clean and…read morevaried in size and privacy, but most offer a good amount of both. Superb shade throughout from gorgeous trees. Easily take a trail from the campground to Sol Duc Falls (approx 6 miles RT) and to the resort for a meal. Be sure not to miss the sweet lil falls on your way in, and the Ancient Groves trail just beyond it.

Wow this place is incredible. The tent campsites were so amazing and secluded and surrounded by…read morehuge trees and forests. We were close to the hot springs and went in both days we were here. Its a must do. They are clean natural sulfur and mineral springs but Id recomend going earlier in the day because they empty them out and clean them completely at the end of each day, meaning that morning is the cleanest.

The ONP offers the most diverse geological features that we have ever experienced in any national…read morepark. We thoroughly enjoyed our time spent along the Pacific Ocean at Mora, then south to Kalaloch and Ruby beaches. The upper Hoh River Rainforest with herds of elk also amazing. Lake Crescent, with deep crystal-clear water and a beautiful historic lodge was also impressive, but perhaps the most spectacular was Hurricane Ridge and the expansive view into the interior of the Olympic Mountains. You can do a loop drive and see all of this in two days if short on time.

What a spectacular place! Old growth forests of HUGE Douglas Fir, Western Red Cedar, Big Leaf…read moreMaple, waterfalls, trails for all abilities. Very knowledgeable, helpful Park Rangers at Visitor Center! Well marked trailheads. Chilly Lake Crescent with its clear water and green-blue color AND surrounded by mountains - the most beautiful lake I have ever seen. Great opportunities for walking, hiking, biking, swimming, plant identification in beautiful, peaceful surroundings!

The Arctic RV Park (and pub!) is as cute and welcoming a place as you'll ever find. A small mom and…read morepop outfit, just south of Cosmopolis on the 101. The sites are scattered about nicely, all backing into the micro-rain forest (with trails). Roy and Annie (the owners) are wonderful and helpful, and even invite their guests to help themselves to the stunning vegetable and fruit garden behind their house. A joy to walk through even if you're not looking to pick any berries, herbs, or vegetables. There's not too much to go visit in the neighborhood, and the road traffic can be kind of loud for a few sites, but other than that, this is a wonderful spot to stay a few days and relax. Highly recommend, and will certainly visit again when/if we're in the area.

Well maintained, very nice host and great spots with shade and sun. Room for tents as well.read more

Hurricane Ridge is one of the most visited areas in Olympic National Park. It has an elevation of…read moreover 5,000 ft and is about an 18 mile drive from Port Angeles. Hurricane Ridge is known for skiing, sledding, snowboarding and its many hiking trails. The mountain views from up here are just breathtaking. A lodge and visitor center stood here for 70 years. While preparing for renovation work, the building was completely destroyed by fire on May 7, 2023. Right now there is a temporary structure in its place that has working toilets. A ranger is on hand to give out paper maps and answer any questions for those that want to hike or explore the area. Sadly there is no food options or a gift shop here at Hurricane Ridge anymore. If you want to shop for gifts, you can visit the Olympic National Park Visitor Center in Port Angeles. They have set up a small table outside for those that want to stamp their National Park Passport books. The parking lot near the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center is really spacious. You can also hop on a shuttle from Port Angeles for a couple bucks if you don't want to do the drive yourself. There are many trail options that range from easy to difficult for those that like to hike.

Very good spot . Visitor center has a cafe which serves good food . We got few stuff to eat and it…read morewas good . Especially the potato fries . Loved it . Few seats to sit and eat . Wish they had more seats . Lovely views from visitor center . Clothing / merchandise is very expensive. A hoodie costs about 52$ here ! Insane .. not a very good place to shop souvenirs.. parking can be tricky . Overall a good experience.

My wife and I stayed two nights on 8/15 and 8/16/2023. We really enjoyed our stay! The tents were…read morevery spacious and the beds were very comfortable! The only bad thing was that the steps to the bathrooms and showers were very steep! The stairs did not have railings, so it was a challenge for a couple of senior citizens! Fortunately, I did discover two bathrooms that had easier steps to climb! The camp's location was very private and quiet! We both would stay here again and recommend it to others!

Had a great stay at the camp and the most comfortable sleep of our whole trip to the Olympic Park…read morethanks to the comfy beds. The site had freshly cleaned bathrooms and showers and the owners were extremely helpful in the instructions to get there from Port Angeles. Price was very competitive compared with local hotels, and the tents were sturdy and gave the experience of camping under canvas without the hassle of having to set them up on arrival.

Loved this little campground. First come, first served at a 17$ nightly fee. Sites of varied size…read moreand shape, some right on the Sol Duc, most decently flat. No signal, really secluded and feels like you're in the middle of nowhere in a really good way. Very shaded, every site surrounded by huge, gorgeous trees. Fab!

The listed address is inaccurate, because the closest town is Fork (22 miles west). Port Angeles is…read more45 miles East. The closest services are sound 7 miles east on 101 and then 12 miles up into the mountains (about 30 minutes) where you can get firewood, wine, and a few sundries at the Sol Duc "Resort" gift shop. There is also a 24 hour, automated gas station about 10 miles west of the campground, near the junction of 101 and 113 around Sappho. A greasy spoon called The Hungry Bear Cafe is just a few miles west on 101 with a full bar and American food. This place is in the middle of nowhere. Huge yet secluded campsites are shaded in by massive, old growth cedars and spruce trees. Many sites directly abut the Sol Duc River. We stayed on 10/14/18 and saw gorgeous, moss-draped yellow-leafed trees in full fall splendor by the river and a quiet, peaceful, mostly deserted campground. As at many national parks and forest service sites, figuring out and paying the fees at the self-pay kiosk is confusing and a major hassle. Be sure you either carry your checkbook or fistfuls of $5 and $1 bills to cough up the $17/night fee. Sites are all non-electric, with tent pad, firepit, and picnic table. The campground has pit toilets, garbage cans, and potable running water seasonally (it was shut off while we were there) which actually makes it nice because it thins out the RV and satellite-dish crowd. My partner and I tried to dry out her socks on the fire grill but it did not work. Instead we drank homemade bloody mary's and eat New York Strip Steak from my grill and took photos of each other holding pipes and pretending to explore things. We saw a site for a campground host and a bin selling firewood, but the bin was empty, and the site appeared to be deserted save for a kidnapper van pausing to turn around. Whoever was there must have moved on for the season. Honestly this was one of the most beautiful, quiet places I have ever camped. I will return!