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!

Beautiful campground so close to town, yet feels very secluded. We drove through each loop multiple…read moretimes searching out a spot. Best suited to tent camping as a majority of the sites have shorter paved drives that are quite uneven. Would definitely be hard for longer rigs. First come only, and to get your site you must either log into the system (with limited cell service) or write your entire credit card info onto the form and leave it to be processed...no cash. Not so much a fan of that notion. We took the Heart o the Forest trail available from the top loop, although we didn't take it to the end. An out & back, narrow, with lovely trees. Overall a nice forested campground, with loads of sites of varied shapes and sizes and levels of privacy.

On our tour of the Olympic Peninsula this was our first stop. It made for a great first night and…read moreis just outside of Port Angeles. We arrived late on a weekday night after working a full day on the Eastside. This campground is first come first serve so we couldn't really plan ahead and had to hope there would still be something available. Even though we arrived only a few hours before dark we were able to find a really nice campsite nestled in the woods. There are several loops with nice sized camp sites for both tent and Rv camping. We found a lovely private site that was clean and free of litter and well maintained of debris. Each site is surrounded by gorgeous trees for privacy, mossy rocks, and peaceful forest views. After getting set up we enjoyed a restful and quiet night. The bathrooms were well maintained and there was also water for cleaning our dishes. Each loop seemed to have its own bathroom and garbage sites which was super convenient. We saw several deer, birds, and other little critters on our brief night's stay and look forward to coming back to visit them soon.

On my trip to Olympic National Park, I spent some time at Lake Crescent. Wow, Lake Crescent is…read moreabsolutely beautiful. The clear water and the greenery that surrounds it makes it a very picturesque place. It wasn't crowded unlike at Hurricane Ridge. You get a real sense of peace hanging out by the water. The sparkles so purely in the sunlight, and it is as clear as glass. You can look the bottom of the lake pretty easily as long as the light reaches the depths, even though it's super deep. Best of all, there are no biting insects to harass you when you're enjoying yourself. I saw a mother duck and some ducklings paddling around on the lake, super cute. Be sure to check out Marymere Falls nearby. It's a short hike (under 2 miles) with a very picturesque waterfall at the end of it.

Lake Crescent is absolutely the most stunning lake I have been to! Probably the prettiest place I…read morehave ever been to in Washington state! Believe all the reviews about this beautiful place! We parked at Spruce railroad trail head east and walked through the tunnel entrance and from there we took the path to Devils Punch bowl. It's a fairly easy walk. There is a bridge that is very popular for people to jump into the beautiful blue water! Highly recommended! It's so beautiful, my pictures do not capture its beauty! Breathtakingly stunning

Firstly, several of these reviews are for the wrong hot springs. If a review mentions a restaurant,…read moreor a resort, or a time slot, they are referring to the SOL DUC hot springs, not these ones. Also, the reviews that mention that the hike is easy are all outdated! It's a slog to get there! The Olympic hot springs are a 12 mile hike mostly uphill. It used to be a much shorter hike but about five years ago the road washed out and you now have to hike an extra 8 miles... 12 miles total... one way. It's a slog! The springs themselves, while pretty, are shallow, muddy, slimy, and overall pretty gross. The signs warn of fecal bacteria. If you're hoping to hike 12 miles to soak in pristine pools, think again. Nudity is common. If anyone is actually using the hot springs, they will likely be nude. Get over it!! Let the nudists have their place... and 12 miles deep in the woods is a nice place to be nude. You might also see nudists hiking or biking on the trail to the hot springs. It's not common but does happen occasionally. Just smile and say hi! The hike starts off easy on a paved road for about 3/4 of a mile. Then you have to use a single-track dirt bypass trail that is steep and rooty. If you're using a bike you'll be pushing and carrying it over things. Then you're put back on an old paved road again. It's another 2 miles to the Glines Canyon overlook which is fun to see. Then it's another 5 miles on the same road, but now 100% uphill and sometimes steep, just to reach the trailhead. Once at the trailhead, you're already over 8 miles into it and you have another 2.5 or so to hike... bikes not allowed. You have to park at the Madison Falls parking lot. You're supposed to have a National Park pass.

Enchanted springs in enchanted forest, I have camped here quiet a bit when in college…read more Most special hot springs on earth to me. Hike is fun not too strenuous

One of America's largest national parks, Olympic offers visitors a spectacularly diverse collection…read moreof biospheres and experiences, from stony beaches and rocky peaks to lush rainforests and towering waterfalls. There's far too much to see here in a single visit of a few days, but a carefully planned itinerary will let you hit the highlights and leave with memories for a lifetime. Start with the impossibly scenic drive up up Hurricane Ridge Drive, which stretches 17 miles from the Port Angeles Visitor Center to the parking lot at Hurricane Ridge, 5,200' above sea level. If the weather at the summit is clear, take some time to explore the short series trails here, which offers stunning views of the Olympic Mountains, Port Angeles, and, across the San Juan Strait, Victoria and the Canadian coast. Then, take your time on the drive back down, stopping at as many scenic overlooks as time allows. Next stop -- Lake Crescent Lodge, about 20 miles west of Port Angeles. The Lodge itself is a great spot to kick back with a beer or cocktail in front of the lobby fireplace, check out the gift shop, and make dinner reservations in their outstanding restaurant. Then, take the short stroll past the lakeshore to the Marymere Falls Trail, an easy, level 2-mile roundtrip hike through old-growth forest to a 90' high waterfall that cascades down a mossy cliff. When you get back to the Lodge, spend some time to take in views of the beautiful Lake Crescent, its shimmering surface ringed by green mountain slopes. After dinner, make the 2-hour drive west to Cape Flattery, to experience a sunset at the westernmost point of the contiguous United States. A short, 20-minute hike from the small parking lot leads to an observation deck that feels like it's at the edge of the world, and will tempt you to stay until the sun's last rays disappear below the horizon. Bring flashlights for the walk back to your car -- the unlit trail can be a bit treacherous in the dark. If you can book a hotel in Forks, do it. The small town, made famous by the 'Twilight' books, is centrally located in the western half of Olympic National Park, making it a great home base for Day 2. Start that day with a visit to the incredible Hoh Rain Forest and a hike into the unforgettable Hall of Mosses, a fairytale experience that will amaze your senses and fill your camera roll. Traffic into the Rain Forest backs up quickly, so get there early to avoid a long wait. And for a quick and tasty breakfast stop on the way in, visit Hard Rain Cafe on Upper Hoh Road for coffee and a sandwich. After a morning in Hoh, drive back through Forks and grab lunch there before heading west on Hwy 110 to Rialto Beach. The parking lot here also fills up fast, so grab a open spot on the road in if you can find one, or be prepared for a long wait during peak times. But Rialto is worth the hassle -- this long stretch of rocky coastline (yes, I said ROCKY -- bring good, waterproof shoes) offers one of Olympic's most scenic hikes, along nearly two miles of Pacific shoreline that stretches from the parking lot to the famous Hole-in-the-Wall rock formation on its northern end. Depending on when you arrive, the narrow beach may force you to navigate freezing tide pools, fallen trees and other hazards on your hike, so check the tide charts online and try to time your visit for low tide if possible. Olympic has far more treasures than our recent two-day visit would allow us to see, but the stops on our highlight itinerary were enough to give us a deep appreciation for the magnificence of this spectacular national park. No visit to the Pacific Northwest is complete without a few days here, where our nation's majestic peaks join with its breathtaking coastline, with a healthy dose of old-growth rainforest in the middle. It's a special place that every American should experience.

The main Visitor Center and Wilderness Information Center is in Port Angeles, which is a great town…read morefor picking up any last minute supplies. Part of the building is dedicated to exhibits and historical information. There's also a park film being shown (I did not watch this). The gift shop is well stocked with books, souvenirs, and the usual NPS offerings. I made the walk (it's pretty flat, and less than 2 miles long) out to Sol Duc Falls and also spent some time at Lake Crescent. Wow, Lake Crescent is absolutely beautiful, with clear water and it wasn't crowded. You get a real sense of peace hanging out by the water. Up at Hurricane Ridge, I found Klahane Ridge trail to have amazing views. It was more crowded, but there was good camaraderie. I unfortunately didn't have enough time to check out Hoh Rain Forest, but I'll be sure to do some hikes there next time!

Nice campsite. The WiFi did not reach our spot (66) but T-mobile did have some cell service here…read more The showers and bathrooms were pretty well maintained. A toilet did get clogged at some point but was promptly addressed by the next day. The beach is within walking distance, just across the road.

Inadequate sanitation for the number of tent campers…read more We stayed at Crescent Beach & RV Park August 2025. One of the two toilets in the tent camping area was out of order for our whole stay (2 days) and the Port-a-potty was full. Very full. For two days. This campground sells out *every summer*; it should not be a surprise to them that they are fully occupied and need to provide adequate sanitation facilities for the people in the 31 tent sites. And in fact, they know that the sanitation is inadequate, because they mentioned it in the notice on the the toilet door: "Due to high volume during summer months, our vault toilets may experience overuse. We schedule two cleanings a day but encourage guests to take full advantage of the flushable toilets, showers, and rinse station located at the east / RV side of the park." The RV side of the park provides a whopping 3 toilets for women, and 2 toilets and a urinal for men. Given the swarms of mosquitoes, its not a delightful walk over to the RV side. Nor is it delightful to have to use a full Port-a-Potty when you are paying $45 a night for a tent camp site. The location is not enough of a redeeming factor for us, we will not be back.

I visited Tongue Point, named as the narrow piece of land juts out like a tongue into the ocean,…read morefor tide pooling. For the best experience, make sure you time your visit when there is a "minus tide", or a tide that is lower than normal. Some low tides may be 3 feet, which is not great for tidepooling since it doesn't reveal much of the intertidal zone (so less critters to see). I unfortunately went on a cloudy day, so a lot of the animals were a little bit more difficult to spot. It was still really nice to look at the animals though! I saw crabs, endless sea anemones, and small fish. Be sure to wear a pair of sturdy, grippy boots as the walking surfaces are still wet, being constantly misted with sea spray. There's also a sea stack nearby that you can walk to during low tide if you're not having a fruitful time at the tidepools.

I've been lucky enough to come her twice in four months and even luckier that the second was during…read morelow tide. My daughter and I laughed that we were having enrichment time because there was so much to look at! We spent an hour alone looking at all the cool rocks and sea glass. The area is absolutely stunning!

Great, friendly and clean campground with easy access to Olympic National Park. Nice short walking…read morepath for pups. Hiking trails from the campground.

We stayed here during our Olympic Peninsula road trip and really enjoyed the peaceful setting…read more It was a great place to slow down after a full day of driving and sightseeing. Being surrounded by nature made the experience feel completely different from staying in a regular hotel, and it worked very well for our road trip. The location is especially convenient if you are exploring the Elwha area and Olympic National Park. Quiet, relaxing, and a nice place to spend the night before continuing deeper into the park.

This kampground is no longer KOA, it is now known as Salish Trails Campground, and it is excellent…read more We reserved a two room cabin for mid-week and were upgraded to the lodge at no extra charge! Clean, quiet, beautiful area, all the things I ask for in a campground.

This was a really great KOA for families that love to camp. At the main registration building is a…read morelittle store that's packed with tons of goodies from staples to snacks and pool toys. The rec room and restrooms are located here, as well as the laundry room and a dish washing station. There's a large pavilion with tables that ppl rarely utilized because each camp site has their own table and little fire pit which is nice. I rented a cabin without a restroom which was tough for someone like me that needs a restroom multiple times throughout the night. My cabin was decently close to the main building but it was still rough to walk up there in the chilly night. Only a couple cabins that are much larger for larger parties come equipped with bathrooms. The cabins have one outlet, one overhead light, a porch swing, a little table, one folding chair, some pegs on the all to hang items, and a space heater. The tent sites behind our cabin had beautiful views of the mountains which was so peaceful (a friend camped with a tent at this part of the site). Another friend had their camper with them and another party had a cabin like mine. Overall, simply due to my personal issue with needing a bathroom, I've realized camping is not for me. Not in this setting where I can't use Mother Nature in the middle of the night without being indecently exposed :) There are also only 3 shower stalls which felt very limited for so many women on a holiday weekend. The space between the shower stalls and the toilet stalls where so tight. No wheel chair could fit through that aisle or swing around into the showers. The disabled toilet stall was also very small - again, a wheelchair could not fit in that stall at all. It was more like the size of a default stall and the "regular" stalls were tiny tiny. They do clean the restrooms often so it felt clean even with no many ppl in and out. When you order fire wood from the office, they deliver it to your campsite which is lovely but it is $9 for a small bundle ($4 for a larger bundle down the road form a local seller). The hot tub as shown in pics had no water in it (not in use). So if this is something you're looking forward to, call ahead to make sure it's up and running. There's also lots of construction at the main entrance so it's not pretty when you first pull in, but the grounds other than that are quite picturesque.