Log Cabin RV and Campground — Olympic National Park

We were fortunate to have booked this campground six months in advance, so we got a great site that was next to the water and very accessible for our kayak. The site was close to the road and there was little to no privacy. The RV dump station was really well setup and the lodge with restaurant was convenient all though we never went there. The boat launch was well organized with different rentals. The lake is amazing with visibility of at least 20 to 30 feet. The only reason we wouldn't come back here is that you cannot reserve a site and there is a high probability of getting one that would not work for us. There were sites that backed into the restrooms and showers. That would be a nightmare! If we could reserve a site, we would come back, but not knowing what we are going to get, won't take that chance. Beautiful area!

All the earlier reviews on this campground are correct. It’s cramped, with very little privacy. We laughed that it looked like we were parked at the grocery store instead of camping. The campsites on the end (21), by the lake (22-30), or by the creek (7-9) are probably the best, but still not great.

However, if you view this as a place to sleep while you explore a beautiful lake with great hiking, it becomes more palatable.

The good:

• The lake is fantastic.
• The hiking is great
• the devil’s punch bowl
• Spruce railroad trail for cycling

The okay:

• Park common areas

The bad:

• Cramped camping
• Bathrooms are very dated

I stayed here the night before they were closing for the season (lucky!) Stayed in a chalet. Minimal amenities but perhaps that’s the beauty of it. An A line cabin on this lake with minimal luxuries just appreciate the beauty of simplicity. Opening the door to this incredible glacier lake is something dreams are made of. It really humbles you and gives you gratitude.

The tent and RV sites don’t give much in the way of privacy, but we didn’t need more than just a place to sleep because there was so much to be doing everyday in the surrounding area. The location right on the lake was beautiful and fun. The dock was fun for jumping into the crystal clear water. It was easy to get food, fire wood, ice, and souvenirs at the camp store.

For scenic views this campground is pretty hard to beat. Lake Crescent is stunning. The water is very clean and great for swimming in August. The campground is not laid out well and the sites are small and close together. Prepare to be friendly with your neighbors. It’s alway a drag to flush the septic system 6 feet from your neighbors door... “howdy neighbor!” The staff was great, but the campground basically unpoliced, so you end up with noise and dogs running loose. There are a variety of cabins available, a restaurant, and nice gift area.

Tent sites are terrible. Really close together and no views. Cabins block lake views.

RV sites - are pretty tight as well.

The lake is beautiful!

Didn't eat in the very expensive restaurant. Found the manager - I think that is who they were - to be only friendly to some folks (not us). They did not provide information about the campground - like where the water taps are or where to dump trash. We had to use an RV sites water spout as we couldn't find a general use one.

The bathrooms have only one shower and only one sink. It is hard to brush your teeth or wash your face when there is a line of people waiting behind you. As well the hand dryer in both the men's and women's bathrooms were incredibly loud (all night long).

Trash and recycling were unnecessarily far away. So far - that when I was doing laundry - someone came into the laundry room to dump their trash instead of walking to the bins on the opposite side of the campground. For a campground that was purchased by the National Park - metal animal proof bins, I am sure, could be attained.

The price was okay. Obviously though, folks who were paying for the higher priced cabins ($270+ a night) - were the focus. Us bike campers were not well received.

But again - the lake is beautiful!