Established Camping
Falls Creek Campground
About
USDA Forest Service
Olympic National Forest
Overview
With all campsites located near the shoreline of glacially carved Lake Quinault, visitors are sure to enjoy the beautiful shoreline and interpretive opportunities in the area. From old-growth trees in the surrounding rain forest to excellent fishing, Falls Creek Campground's location is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.
Recreation
The forest features 10 miles of hiking trails and many waterfalls within walking distance of the campground. Lake Quinault is managed by the Quinault Indian Nation. As such, you must have a fishing permit and or boat permit through the Quinalt Indian Nation. Both may be purchased through local merchants. Lake Quinault Lodge offers boat and kayak rentals as well as a number of interpretive tours.
Facilities
There are 31 campsites that can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs up to 16 feet in length, however no hook ups are provided. Some sites are in wooded areas and others are not; many of the sites have a view of the lake. The campground has a potable water system. The site also has a barrier-free flush toilet as well as several accessible camp and picnic sites. 3 day use picnic sites are located along the shoreline. A large covered shelter is located on the shore, which was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, it provides opportunities for large families or groups.
Natural Features
The forested slopes of Olympic National Park provide a scenic backdrop across Lake Quinault. Towering conifers including Sitka spruce, Douglas fir, western hemlock and western red cedar provide dense shade for this beautiful setting. The forest floor is covered with lush rain forest plants including moss, ferns, false lily-of-the-valley and oxalis.
Nearby Attractions
Nearby, Lake Quinault Lodge and Rainforest Resort offers restaurants and gift shops. Short trails in the area include the Big Spruce Tree Trail, Forest Service Rainforest Nature Loop, Kestner Homestead Trail, and the Maple Glade Trail. Explore the ocean beaches close-by as well as the National Fish Hatchery. For a more adventuresome day, drive up the valley to hike along the rivers or climb the 4,200 ft. Colonel Bob Peak for expansive views of the mountains and valleys on a clear day.
contact_info
For facility specific information, please call (360) 288-2525.
Fee Info
Extra vehicle fee $5 per vehicle per night.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobilePoor
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
RangerNice but small site
We spent a night there during a bike camping trip around the Olympic Peninsula. We had not made a reservation hoping to get a walk-in site but all of them were occupied. We lucked out and got a tent site for a no-show reservation with the help of the camp host. The site was small but quite nice, just by a stream and close to the lake. I would go back but make sure we have a reservation.
RangerSmall USFS campground along Chewuch River
We camped here May 14, 2016 while in a month long camping trip in Washington. I especially like this campground as there is a short 1/4 mile paved hiking trail across the road that leads to a close up view of Falls Creek Falls. If you want a more strenuous hike, you can hike further up for more waterfalls.
We camped in site #6 which we barely passed through with our pop up truck camper in a full-sized truck. The more spacious sites were already taken. The fee was $8 a night in 2016 and still is according to the USFS website. There was a vault toilet across from us and we had the usual fire pit/wooden picnic table as standard amenities. The Chewuch River roars right by the campground and you can hear it at night.
This is a popular campground as it is located just upriver from Winthrop, a tourist town. We explored USFS road 51 and 5160 to the end at Thirty Mile where there is parking for horses and hikers who wish to further explore this part of the Okanagan National Forest. There are two other campgrounds, Chewuch and Camp Four further north.
This is a beautiful area but a devastating wild fire came through here in 2001 where four firefighters lost their lives. It is now greening up again but the charred remains of trees remain.
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TravelerBeautiful area easy access to hiking
Cute little Campground, with immediate lakeside access. Beautiful area to explore. There was a camp host present but not sure what she actually did, my neighbors had a tent set up in my site when I arrived at 4pm, they had to remove sleeping children from it, so it had been set up for a while. Then there was a group of women playing music until 4am.
Location
Falls Creek Campground is located in Washington
Directions
Take Highway 101 N toward Aberdeen. Take state highway 8, this turns into highway 12 which will get you to Aberdeen. From Aberdeen, WA drive Highway 101 north 41 miles to Quinault Lake South Shore Road (66 miles south of Forks.) Turn onto South Shore Road. Falls Creek Campground is about three miles from 101, on the Quinault Lake South Shore Road, just beyond the Pacific Ranger District, Quinault Office. Note: The turn off the South Shore Road into the campground is a very sharp left turn.
Address
353 South Shore Road PO box 9
Quinault, WA 98575
Coordinates
47.46956 N
123.8454 W