Olympic National Forest's US 101 corridor holds Klahowya Campground, a Forest Service site set along the Sol Duc River in the forested lowlands near Beaver, Washington. The campground runs two loops, and reviewers consistently recommend the sites on the river side of the road, particularly the loop containing sites 1 through 20, where several spots have short trails leading directly to the rocky riverbank. Site 7, for example, sits close enough to the water that the river sound carries over the highway noise from US 101.
River access is the defining feature here. Campers use the Sol Duc for tubing in summer, fly fishing, and swimming in the deeper stretches. A family of river otters has been spotted from the bank. Melody P. sums up the appeal: "Ride all day long through the ONP and cool off in the river." The campground also sits directly across the highway from an access point on the Olympic Discovery Trail, and a short interpretive walk called the Pioneer Trail runs through the property with historical markers.
Klahowya fills on summer weekends, particularly when nearby campgrounds on Lake Crescent reach capacity. Several reviewers arrived after being turned away from Fairholm and found open sites here. Weekday and shoulder-season visits tend to be much quieter. October visits have been reported despite the posted September close date, though the Forest Service lists the campground as open year-round. No cell service is available. Some sites include electrical hookups, and the campground accommodates large rigs. Amenities include drinking water, a dump station, firewood, and vault toilets, though toilet cleanliness has been inconsistent during peak periods.
No pets are permitted. Campgrounds near Olympic National Forest vary widely in amenities and access, but Klahowya sits in a particularly accessible position for exploring Forks, Neah Bay, and the western reaches of the peninsula. Nearby dispersed options include Olympic NF Dispersed near Klahowya Campground and Forest Service Road 29 Dispersed Camping Loop for those who prefer fewer neighbors. Klahowya works well for campers who want a maintained site with water access and a base for driving the peninsula's northwest routes.
Description
Adjacent to__the south shore of the Sol Duc River, the rain forest setting hosts__an accessible interpretive nature trail, fishing, picnicking, and trails to explore the natural beauty._During the summer when the river__is low water, there is__tubing or float run between the 'Day Use' areas next to__Sites 9 and 45.Interpretive programs are presented in the amphitheater during the summer.
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Map & DirectionsKlahowya Campground is located in Washington near Beaver
Directions
From Forks, WA travel northeast on US Highway 101 for 20 miles. Klahowya Campground is north of of US Highway 101, near milepost 212.
Coordinates
48.064719 N
124.111591 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 6/28/26
VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 48 usersLast on 6/28/26
AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 32 usersLast on 6/28/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 6/28/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 48 usersLast on 6/28/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 32 usersLast on 6/28/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 21 min from Bremerton, WA
- 2 hrs 43 min from Seattle, WA
- 2 hrs 50 min from Mount Vernon, WA
- 3 hrs 8 min from Bellingham, WA
