Within Olympic National Park, Cameron Basin provides backcountry camping managed by the National Park Service. This established campground sits in the park's interior, requiring hikers to trek several miles from the nearest trailhead to reach the site. The location offers access to alpine terrain and connects to multiple trail systems within the park.
Campers must obtain backcountry permits through the National Park Service reservation system before arriving. The site operates under standard park regulations for wilderness camping. For those exploring the broader region, Olympic National Park features places to camp near Olympic National Park at varying distances from trailheads and road access points.
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Location
Public CampgroundCameron Basin — Olympic National Park is located in Washington
Coordinates
47.84246686 N
123.3658904 W
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 50 min from Bremerton, WA
- 3 hrs 11 min from Seattle, WA
- 3 hrs 40 min from Olympia, WA
- 3 hrs 41 min from Mount Vernon, WA


