Olympic National Park

Camp Pleasant

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Campground is located in old growth forest, along the Skokomish River in the southeastern corner of Olympic National Park.&nbsp;&nbsp;It&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;nearest park campground to Hood Canal, Bremerton, and Tacoma.



Staircase Campground

Staircase Campground - Olympic National Park

Pyrites Creek

O'Neil Creek Campground is part of Olympic National Park, situated along the O'Neil Pass Trail that leads to the park's Enchanted Valley. The campsites are hike-in only and dispersed, with no amenities. Most spots are next to the river, offering a scenic view in one of the park's most beautiful areas.

O'Neil Creek Campground

Upper Duckabush

Enchanted Valley

Upper Lena Lake

Pony Bridge

Campsites will accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs. The 64 camp units are spaced for privacy in a second-growth forested area. Big Creek, a small stream, is adjacent to the campground. Fires in developed campsites only. [Click here](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd952888.pdf) to view a map of the campground. Three covered picnic shelters are available for group–day use only. Hiking, mountain climbing, fishing, swimming, and exceptional scenery can be enjoyed in the area. Lake Cushman and the [Staircase](http://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/visiting-staircase.htm) entrance to Olympic National Park are nearby with a public boat ramp available in vicinity. A trailhead within the campground accesses [Big Creek Campground Trail #827](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/olympic/recreation/recarea/?recid=48109) \\- a gentle loop around Big Creek Campground, and [Upper Big Creek Loop #827.1](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/olympic/recreation/recarea/?recid=47791) a longer loop trail which also links up to the [Mt Ellinor Connector Trail #827.2](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/olympic/recarea/?recid=47879) north of the campground.

Big Creek Campground

National Park Service

Nice backcountry campsite along the beautiful North Fork Skokomish River Trail, ~6.5 miles from the trailhead and located right next to the river. The neatest feature is that there are several sites located on a little island in the river itself. I came here on a Monday in early August and had the place to myself so chose the best site which is at the northern tip of the island right next to the river. Spent several hours alternating between reading and staring at the river from my tent that evening and morning....

  

The NPS provided bear wire was out of service when I went. There is a perfect big leaf maple branch for hanging food between the privy and the the southern entrance of the trail through the camp, which was a little far from where I set up but I didn't see any good branches on the island itself. There are well-established campfire sites throughout, most with rock or log seating, but there was a burn ban while I was here.

  

Flora here has a more brushy feel than the mossy forest the trail mostly goes through, probably due to being so close to the river. There were ripe blueberries right beside my campsite.

Lived up to the name

This is a backcountry camping location that you will have to hike into. If you start your journey at Staircase Ranger Station, it will take you about 7 miles to get to Camp Pleasant.

All along the hike, you'll realize that this camping area is a little disappointing compared to the others you'll pass. It is actually still a nice spot to hang out. In this area, there is actually a hidden entrance to an abandoned mine, which is hidden with only a small handful of locals knowing the exact location. There is some local history here.

My recommendation would be to continue along to the other camping locations and stay here for a quick break versus an overnight.

Camp Pleasant

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