Backpackers tackling the Elwha River Trail will find Low Divide serves as a backcountry camping area deep within Olympic National Park's wilderness interior. This National Park Service site requires a multi-mile hike to reach, positioning it as a waypoint for extended wilderness trips rather than a drive-up destination. The campground provides basic tent sites without developed amenities like restrooms or potable water, requiring campers to pack in all supplies and pack out all waste.
Located along established hiking routes, the site gives access to further trail connections deeper into the park's backcountry network. Advance permits are required for overnight stays, and campers should prepare for primitive conditions typical of Olympic's remote camping areas.
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Location
Public CampgroundLow Divide — Olympic National Park is located in Washington
Coordinates
47.72342957 N
123.559044 W
Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 7 min from Olympia, WA
- 3 hrs 53 min from Bremerton, WA
- 4 hrs 3 min from Seattle, WA
- 4 hrs 57 min from Mount Vernon, WA



