Hard Rain Cafe & RV Park sits directly on the access road to Olympic National Park's Hoh Rainforest entrance, providing immediate proximity to one of the peninsula's most visited temperate rainforests. This small campground operates as part of a family-run cafe and country store, with 13 sites arranged around the main building on a mix of grass and gravel surfaces.
Most sites include 30-amp electric and water hookups, though a few lack electrical connections. The layout places some sites quite close together while others offer more separation through dense bushes between camping areas and the roadway. Ray & Terri F. noted their 36-foot Class A motorhome fit comfortably in site 7, and the campground accommodates RVs up to 50 feet. Sites near the cafe experience daytime traffic from restaurant customers, while spots further back remain quieter.
The standalone bathroom facility houses two private bathrooms with hot water, flush toilets, and individual showers. Cleanliness varies according to reviews, with some campers finding the facilities well-maintained while others encountered muddy surfaces. Behind the property, an open field surrounded by blackberry bushes on three sides provides dog walking space and berry picking opportunities for guests.
Cell coverage runs limited, with AT&T showing one bar of LTE and speeds around 0.3 MB/s without signal boosters. The on-site cafe serves made-to-order meals and specialty coffee, though hours vary and are posted on the front door. A country store stocks basic camping supplies and toiletries. Upper Hoh Road Dispersed — Olympic National Forest offers primitive camping options half a mile east for those seeking a different experience. Reservations are available, and the location serves as a convenient base for early morning Hoh Rainforest visits before park entrance lines build up.
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Map & DirectionsHard Rain Cafe & RV Park is located in Washington near Forks
Directions
From US 101 & Upper Hoh Rd: Go 6 mi E on Upper Hoh Rd.
Address
5763 Upper Hoh Rd
Forks, WA 98331
Coordinates
47.8169253 N
124.15350475 W
Connectivity
- T-MobilePossible CoverageVerified by 34 usersLast on 5/16/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 38 usersLast on 5/16/26
- AT&TLTEGood CoverageVerified by 13 usersLast on 5/16/26
Connectivity
- T-MobilePossible CoverageVerified by 34 usersLast on 5/16/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 38 usersLast on 5/16/26
- AT&TLTEGood CoverageVerified by 13 usersLast on 5/16/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 24 min from Olympia, WA
- 4 hrs 10 min from Bremerton, WA
- 4 hrs 19 min from Seattle, WA
- 5 hrs 13 min from Mount Vernon, WA
















