Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park is located in the northwest corner of Washington. This park is mostly a wilderness consisting of three ecosystems: Pacific coast, snow-capped mountains, and old-growth rainforest. Within the park's unique environment, you'll find unique fauna and flora too. There are 8 plants and 16 animals living here that live nowhere else in the world. So for those who love the outdoors, Olympic National Park is a uniquely beautiful place to camp and recreate.

With over 4 million visitors a year, Olympic National Park is one of the most popular national parks in the country. Backpackers can avoid the crowds at one of over 1000 backcountry campsites. Although a popular destination for campers too, you can usually find a campsite available at one of the park's 15 different campgrounds, which offer over 900 campsites. All campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and camping fees range from $8 to $12. Amenities at each campground may vary.

Olympic National Park Campgrounds

• Altaire - tents and RVs.
• Deer Park - tents only. Elevation 5,400 feet.
• Dosewallips - tents only. Partial dirt road access. Partial dirt road access.
• Elwha - tents and RVs.
• Fairholm - tents and RVs. Dump station available.
• Graves Creek - tents and RVs. Dirt road access.
• Heart O'the Hills - tents and RVs. Summer naturalist program. Elevation 1,800 feet.
• Hoh - tents and RVs. Summer naturalist program. Dump station available.
• Kalaloch - tents and RVs. Dump station available.
• Mora - tents and RVs. Summer naturalist program. Dump station available.
• North Fork - tents only. Dirt road access.
• Ozette - tents and RVs.
• Queets - tents only. Dirt road access. No drinking water.
• Sol Duc - tents and RVs. Summer naturalist program. Dump station available. Elevation 1,680 feet.
• Staircase - tents and RVs. Partial dirt road access.

Nearby State Parks

Campsites at Olympic National Park may be scarce during the summer months, especially on weekends. Alternative camping facilities can be found in the vicinity at several state parks, which are open year-round:

• Sequim Bay - 79 campsites, 16 with utilities.
• Bogachiel - 42 campsites, 6 with utilities.
• Dosewallips - 140 campsites, 40 with utilities.
• Camp Cushman - 82 campsites, 30 with utilities. Formerly known as Lake Cushman State Park, now owned by Tacoma Power.

Olympic National Forest Campgrounds
Olympic National Forest surrounds most of Olympic National Park, and there are plenty of camping opportunities at 20 campgrounds. All campsites are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Camping fees range from $10 to $14. Amenities include picnic tables, grills, drinking water, and toilets.

What To Do in Olympic National ParkBesides camping, Olympic National Park offers plenty of recreation for the entire family. Popular outdoor activities include backpacking, biking, bird watching, boating, climbing, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, sightseeing, snow skiing, snowshoeing, whitewater rafting, and wildlife viewing.

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If you're in or near Washington state, consider Olympic National Park as a possible destination for your next camping adventure.