I can say with absolute certainty that if you leave Seattle at 8 AM, you can easily drive to Seal…read moreRock AND BACK, TWICE, before 5 PM! Another pro tip: never forget your tent at home. Even after getting back around 4:30 PM (after we forgot the tent, went home and got back), our awesome site was still there, as were 90 percent of the 41 other campsites. There were a few picnic-ers on the beach, and the tide had just started to come in, but there were plenty of delicious oysters around! This site is relatively close to the highway, so if you're looking for the perfect "middle of nowhere", this isn't it. You can also hear seals splashing around and making noises at night, although I sadly didn't see any during the day. Some other pointers that I had been wondering about but couldn't find any information on anywhere else: - This site is inside the Olympic National Forest, but not inside the Park itself, so you don't have to pay the park entrance fee. - The bathroom nearest the picnic area (and beach-front campsites) is a tiny (and dirty) pit toilet, but there is a really nice (flush-toilet) facility on the campground trail up the hill. - The beach-front campsites don't have a view of the beach, they're just closer to it; there's a path that leads down to the beach access area. - It's $18 per night, per site, and you pay at a small pay area near the beach/picnic area by putting your cash into an envelope and into the mail slot. - NOAA says there are baby seals around (at some point?! summertime??) and to stay away from them! - The fire pits do have attached grills with hinges that can be placed over the fire (but be careful when they're down, they're easy to trip on!). - Most of the sites have a slightly raised platform to place your tent, but it's covered in gravel and stones, so it *hurts* to kneel or lie on so bring sleeping pads! Overall, this campground is awesome! I wish it was quieter and further from Highway 101, but otherwise it's a great site for a short camping trip!

We had a very disappointing experience at Seal Rock Campground…read more Our group of seven arrived around 1:50 p.m. and selected Sites 16 and 17, which appeared unoccupied. There was no reservation ticket or other indication that Site 16 was reserved, so we paid the fees for both sites within 30 minutes of arriving and set up camp. Around 5:30 p.m., another camper arrived and said she had paid for Site 16. She was polite and understood that the situation appeared to be a misunderstanding. Unfortunately, the campground host handled the situation very differently. Despite our explanation that there was no reservation ticket on the site when we arrived, he repeatedly suggested that we had removed the ticket and threatened that we could be banned from Olympic National Forest, despite having no evidence that we had done anything wrong. He also claimed to have been checking the campground and had seen the ticket still on the site, which made us question why he did not address the situation earlier. Rather than objectively investigating the misunderstanding, he appeared determined to assume we were at fault and dismissed our explanation. We felt unfairly judged, disrespected, and treated as dishonest without evidence. I cannot know his intentions, but the interaction left us feeling that we were not treated fairly or with basic respect. Campsite misunderstandings can happen, but they should be handled professionally. The problem was not simply that there was a dispute over the site. It was the host's accusatory, dismissive, and threatening behavior toward our group. Future campers should be aware of this experience and should consider taking photos of their campsite and any reservation or payment notices immediately upon arrival.

Organized, clean, and such a welcoming space! Lots of nearby hiking and a gorgeous lake you can…read moredrive or walk to, as desired. There are also rangers available during regular business hours to provide information and resources. Hope to come back soon!

We didn't stay here, we just drove through and checked it out for future reference…read more There are campsites and there's room for RV's. It's near the Skokomish River. Dense trees and seemed really cozy. Will be back!

Thank you to the Glen for hosting our wedding guests and being so helpful! This place captured all…read morethe magic of the hood canal we were looking for during our wedding, so we had half of our guests stay at the Glen, and working with Joaquin was really easy. They were really helpful sharing information about transportation to Hoodsport, letting our guest check in late, and helping us put the welcome bags in the rooms Thank you so much!

Highly recommend! Recently stayed here for a wedding in the area and had a great experience. The…read morestaff were very friendly. Our room was clean and spacious. The Keurig was fully stocked. The clubhouse was a great lounging location with couches, board games and a tv. An excellent choice for anyone staying in the area!

TL;DR: Great group-friendly forest campground in Hoodsport with clean sites, very clean bathrooms,…read moreand excellent access to the North Big Creek Loop hike. Come prepared with food and supplies due to limited connectivity and no nearby services in the immediate area. We camped at Big Creek Campground in Hoodsport for one night on June 5 with a group of 8 friends across multiple campsites, including tents and an RV. The sites were clean and well maintained, each with a picnic table and fire pit, and there was plenty of space for our group to gather comfortably. Bathrooms were very clean and well stocked with toilet paper, though there was no hand sanitizer available. We didn't see the camp host directly, but the campground felt well managed based on how clean and organized everything was. We hiked the North Big Creek Loop on Saturday and absolutely loved it! Great trail, well maintained, easy to follow. Enjoyed seeing the beautiful creeks and little waterfalls, some wildflowers, nice shade, peaceful forest hiking and a highlight of the trip. Cell service was very limited and inconsistent, ranging from no signal to about 4 bars depending on location (including about 1 bar in the T-loop). GPS was unreliable at times and even dropped out when leaving the campground. Bring your own food and supplies, as there are no shops or restaurants nearby. Overall, this is a great spot for group camping with excellent hiking access, clean facilities, and a quiet forest setting, just be prepared for limited connectivity and plan ahead for everything you need.

We stayed here while trying to buy a house in the area. We stayed about 2 months in the area in…read morethe Mobile Hom.e park area. It was very quiet. The pads were pretty level and the complete hookups worked great. They even winterized the water while we were there, very thorough. The prices were on par for the area and lower during the off season. The entire community is very friendly and helpful. There is traffic on the 305 Hwy especially during the commute as folks are coming and going to the Bainbridge Ferry. It is a great location with easy access to Poulsbo, Bainbridge and the ferry to Seattle. It is very close to the local casino so that can be a draw as well. Overall, really liked the place and would go back.

Great spot for our 35 foot RV. Friendly and efficient staff. Definitely will use again.read more

What a gorgeous spot! Unfortunately, the day use area is currently closed and there was a stinky…read moresmell coming from the restroom building. I believe this park is stunning though and maybe if I was camping it would be a different review. Me camping? LOL, I don't think so. The day use area is actually closed from July 6 to Late August. Check the NPS website for exact dates. I just couldn't help myself and wanted to see the park. A discovery pass is required. I look forward to visiting this park again when the day use area is finished. From the looks of it they are doing some major upgrades. SYOY!

Lovely beach with a swimming area and great views. Dog friendly hike along the stream.read more

Pebble Beach Place is most definitely the home away from home you wish you always had!!…read more It is a carriage house that is located on a hill right by the hood canal. The scenery is incredible even right out the living room window. I have never been disappointed staying here. The hosts are AMAZING! The fridge is fully stocked with breakfast stuff and the pantry is full. Did I mention the hottub?? Sweet! It may be on the deck of the main house, but we always get privacy when we use it. They think of everything you need here and make you feel extremely welcome. I have been 3 times already (I know, slow on the review) and hope to be back very, very soon!

Updates: Camping is…read moreclosed for all of 2017 due to trees falling. We checked it around August and the falls were quite reduced. It was still a neat experience!

While driving along the Hood Canal and passing through the Olympic National Forest's eastern…read morepanhandle, give your legs a stretch and take advantage of rejuvenating views. Falls View is a campground, however, it also offers a waterfall that cascades into the Big Quilcene River. Unlike many other places in the park, entrance is free. Since this is also a campsite there is a fee of $10 if you choose to stay the night. This is a second-growth forest canyon among spring blooming rhododendrons, lilies, and honeysuckle. Two short trails for the price of one: -Fallsview Loop Trail: This is a short jaunt for all ages interested in beautiful views. It loops back around to the start of the trail. The distance is only 0.1 miles and elevation is 440 feet. I highly recommend it for a photo opportunity! -Fallsview Canyon Trail: This trail takes you from the Falls View down to the floor of the canyon. Unfortunately, the trail does not bring you to the base of the falls to bathe or get a view from below. Instead, you're greeted with the bustling Big Quilcene River which has carved the canyon over hundreds of years. The trail quickly dips 200 feet of elevation in 0.1 mile. Keep in mind that grades are up to 10-20% in some spots and what you go down, you must come up. After 0.5 miles, there is a deceptive separate trail that splits leftward, but it's the end/beginning of the same trail which loops back around. The entire trail is 1.5 miles and in very good condition and maintained by the Mount Rose Trail Crew. Directions: From Quilcene, WA, travel 3.5 miles south on U.S. Highway 101. Falls View Campground is located on west side of U.S. Highway 101. If it is during the winter, you can park outside the gate and walk in (refer to image). Take a quick left and continue forward past the campground and picnic area. Fallsview Canyon Trail starts left of the parking area and goes downhill to the river. Fallsview Loop Trail's entrance is just to the right of that.