Best Glamping near Forks, WA

Private spaces between tall trees. This campground is close to forks Washington. We were able to get a spot at 5:30 in the afternoon.

Quiet campground. Unfortunately, it was raining quite a bit when we were there and Rialto Beach was closed due to hazardous conditions. Ocean was wild and apparently log depris can fly around. It was your usual well maintained national park campground. Bathrooms were clean. Spots were level. We did NOT have cell reception.

It was close to Forks so you can check out all the Twilight items in the town if you are a twilight fan. You can also check out the La Push beaches. We went there when Rialto beach was closed. Gotta love Washington State rain!!!

Arrived late on a Friday night with our fingers crossed that sites would be available (as this is a 1st come, 1st serve campsite). We were welcomed by a lovely camp host with answers to any question you could imagine, and BONUS!! a dry supply of firewood. Campsites were easy to locate, in an accessible loop, and the cleanest facilities I've seen - plus, each site is surrounded by a good deal of treeline to give you a bit of privacy. We woke up to a cricket and frog orchestra, and the beauty of the PNW outdoors! If you find your home staked to the ground for the weekend, this is a site you want to explore. Close to Hoh Rainforest, Rialto Beach and ocean exploration, and the treaty line between vampires and werewolves (FORKS, WASHINGTON!).

Stopped here on a bicycle tour during Memorial Day weekend, and there were no camp hosts, rangers, or attendants of any kind. Hiker-biker sites do not require advance reservation and are supposed to be reserved for folks who are traveling without cars. Because no one was managing the campground, car campers had taken over the hiker-biker area, and there were cars parked in the driving lanes with people were setting up tents along the foot paths to the bathrooms. It looked like music festival camping.

The campground is just outside Forks, Washington. After passing through the town, a truck full of men who had been drinking in a parking lot followed me out of town most of the way to the campground. Bad vibes all around in this area.

I don't know whether or not this is a nice campground when it is being serviced. It may be, but I had a bad experience here that doesn't give me the confidence to want to return.

Nice campground but it is right off of Highway 101 and there is truck noise. Not much to it but it's a good spot to stay to be close to Hoh Rainforest and Forks.

This was a great campsite. It really close to forks and la push. Good cell reception. Only big downside is how close it is to the road so you can hear cars driving by

Our family had a lot of fun at Bogachiel! Some of the campsites lead right up to the river and were tucked away by the forest. Super small but so close to Forks and La Push.

Couldn’t ask for a better location for my trip. Hiked Hoh River Trail and Rialto Beach Trail. Picked up supplies at Forks Outfitters.

Traffic is background noise, and good facilities. Friday afternoon the first come sites were open.

Site 10 had trees surrounding the site. Seemed like at least half the sites were a similar layout.

I would go back.

Campground is in a good location for lots of exploring. Forks is near by plus Rialto beach, La push and many more beaches and trails. I even made a trip down to the Hoh rain forest from my site. The spots were relatively private and had good shade. There was some road noise but overall it was a great campground.

Huge campground with most sites in a densely wooded area with one side facing the ocean. The spots overlooking the ocean were all taken or reserved. I believe reservations were required until 9/15/21 after that is first come, first served. The spots were pretty close together but the trees and general growth provided great privacy. There are multiple trails from the campground down to the beach. Great for sunset walks! A short drive to ruby beach, the big cedar tree and Forks. Clean flushing toilets with access to water.

Be prepared. Kalaloch is beautiful. In the morning there is a mist that comes in from the Pacific and shrouds the rocks strewn about the beach in mystery. We figured that if we were camping in July near the Pacific the water would be warm, it was not. My children enjoyed playing near the water's edge and building sand castles. We hiked on the beach. We visited Forks. We explored the rainforest. Everything in our camp became damp over the week. We got lucky when we went to Seattle that we had a span of several dry days and we dried out our ground cloth, tent and rain fly.

Good for a one night stop on your way to somewhere (what we did). Close to Forks and Olympic NP.

Level spots, some small, some large. Some grass some cement. Price changed depending on size site you choose.

One of the smaller state parks I have been too but it had a dump station etc and was quiet as far as neighbors. It is right off the hwy so some hwy noise. We did have cellphone reception and bathrooms were clean. A ranger was around and asked if we needed help with anything.

It's not a KOA, but it does the trick for a one night stop. Even had a hiking trail! A couple miles from a grocery store.

We stayed 7 nights in site # 14 which had water & electric. We drove out & came back in the other direction so the door opened into the site not the street. Big green  covered in moss. The water has a lot of iron so drinking water is suggested. There are coin operated showers. Verizon cell service had 1 to 2 bars. 

There's a nice little hike in Bogachiel State Park we took the first day we got there. It's a beautiful little campground. Across the street on Undi road is Bogachiel river trail which is a beautiful hike, hardly anyone there. 

Great things to do, Hoh rain forest & Sol Duc (both part of Olympic national park are close the drive to Sol Duc was beautiful. We hear Hurricane ridge is beautiful but we don't hike that far can't do it. The most amazing tidal pools at Ruby beach. You need to get there early parking is hard to come by later in the day. You want to get there a little before low tide & look at all the sea anemones, star fish, beautiful kelp and more. Once the tide starts coming in all the sea life opens & starts moving.  What a great day! 

The town of Forks is a cute town, we went to the Visitor center they suggested the Senses Interpretive Trail in town it was an amazing hike along a creek sometimes the Elk are there, we saw lots of fresh prints but no Elk. Big beautiful trees, we did see an owl. We ate a few times at Blakelees, they have Wifi which was good to use once & a while. 

There is a nice Laundry facility in Forks if needed.

This place is amazing.  5 minute drive to Rialto Beach....honestly one of my favorite NW beaches.....but camping in a forest so you don't have to deal with all of the pacific beach find and fog.  Sites are fairly well spaced, although some are in sight of neighbors.  Bathrooms and garbage are very well maintained.  This is one of the few Olympic National Park campgrounds taking reservations as of this writing and you'll likely need it.  Just a short (30-45min) drive to Forks for supplies but there are a few random small stores closer or nearby reservation.    We didn't see many RVs  which is a bonus.  Access to the river and a few decent trails made this site really memorable.

There are a couple of loops in this campground - the first one has a bunch of sites, but they're a little tight together. I recommend trying to get a site in numbers 34+ if you can - they're more spread out. We stayed in site 35, and there was a path to the river right next to our site. Nice amount of trees, pretty even ground for tents. The ground was very hard to push our tent spikes into, so bring a mallet. The showers are okay - hot water for sure, but it's a quarter for 3 minutes of water and the shower isn't super clean.

The campground is close to Forks, a small town with a grocery store and not much more. But that's all you really need, right? The location was great if you're interested in the Hoh rainforest and the coastal area. I would definitely stay there again!

If you prefer a campground with amenities over camping right ON the beach, Mora is the option you should choose for Rialto. Each site has a fire ring and table, and there are facilities within a short walk. There are also rubbish facilities and a dumping station. It's a peaceful place to camp just a mile or two down fro Rialto -- the main attraction in the area. If you aren't spending a night camping on the beach at Hole-in-the-wall, you'll want to grab a tide chart and make sure you hit the beach early enough to hike through it.

On your way to Mora you'll pass through Forks, WA -- this is one of the more decent size towns in the OP and you'll be able to restock supplies at Thriftway, grab a burger or pizza, and access wifi. You can also take a Twilight tour.

This is a nice campground to stay at if you don’t need any fancy amenities. Our site had a picnic table and a fire pit. Most of the sites were short, thus contained tent campers. There were flushing toilets located in each of the 4 campground loop but 1 major problem. 1 toilet in the men’s restroom. Really. Big problem in the morning with all the folks having their morning constitution about the same time lead to long lines causing a special type of irritable bowel syndrome!

The camp hosts were friendly and informative about the area. They were often seen walking the loops talking with everyone. We felt safe in this beautiful park. It was a short drive to the town of Forks to make a grocery run.

We would definitely stay here again but would remember to bring a portable toilet!

First come First serve!

Best large campground I've seen in the Olympic peninsula in WA State, near the town of Forks, by the Quillayute river and close to Rialto beach.

94 sites, restrooms entirely redone, with real mirrors, ladies :), and good lighting, and the water stations outside have been redone as well with a nice wood slab on it (see picture). No showers, but you can go for a shower a few miles down at Bogachiel Park, or at 3 rivers resort, 5 minutes drive away.

Remember this is the rainiest part of WA State, how do you think they're getting that lush rainforest? So have good rain gear, rainboots, yes, even in summer, so you may want to bring a tarp or get a canopy for rainy days, we got ours at Forks Outfitters. We had one full day and a half of rain then the weather went for gorgeous again.

We were pleasantly surprised at how quiet this campground was, in spite of its size and the fact that it was still pretty busy when we arrived on July 5th. We stayed on Loop A, site 15 for a few days, it was an excellent base camp to explore the area.

You can either hike or drive to nearby beautiful Rialto Beach. The campground also has a small outdoor amphitheater,I assume for events, with a gorgeous door on the stage screen painted with Coast Salish native art. (see picture).

They sell firewood at the campground for 5 dollars a bundle, but we bought ours on the road outside the campground for 3 dollars.There are several private residences that sell firewood between 3 and 4.50 a bundle.

About 5 minutes drive on La Push road at the junction, at the Three Rivers resort,you can purchase supplies, gas, or dine (Hamburgers type of food, which I didn't try, but I had their excellent breakfast sandwich) which is also a campground and RV park. Fun place that exhibit among other vampire memorabilia, a "Vampire threat level" indicator.

Across the street from them, another RV park, with a little store that sells fishing supplies, salmon, and a few groceries, propane canisters, etc.

We stayed at Bogachiel for Memorial Day weekend. The park sits very close to 101 so there is road noise, but we live in a city and next to a fire station, so it didn’t bother us. It’s a small campground and that made it feel very manageable—no longer walks to the bathroom or the riverbank. There is a short nature trail that the kids enjoyed and the access to Olympic National Park can’t be beat without staying inside the actual park, but the closest attractions being Hall of Mosses and Ruby Beach. There is also easy access to Forks and the Thriftway for snacks, ice, or forgotten supplies. Firewood is $6/bundle and the super nice ranger can put it on your card if you forget cash. There are bugs but we didn’t get bitten. Sites on the lower loop are nearer to the river and the sound if the water is lovely to fall asleep to. We had a wonderful time at Bogachiel and will definitely be back—it’s a fantastic home site for exploring the peninsula.

This campground is just up the road from Rialto Beach and Hole in the Wall Rock, so there is plenty to do nearby, and you are about half an hour from the nearest“town” of Forks if you need supplies. On your way into the campground stop along 110 to buy your firewood as it is almost half the price outside the campground. Sites are first come first serve, but it was easy to get a private site since the campground is heavily wooded. It's really dark in here with all of the sitka spruce, douglas fir, and other trees. Be careful picking a site in Loop A as it backs directly to the road. Loop E backs to the Quillayute River, though most don’t have a visual on the actual river and none seemed to have direct access to the river. Also the bathrooms were out of order on Loops C and E while I was there. No showers in the campground at all, but at least there was water. All sites seemed to have the usual fire pit and picnic table.

This campsite is fairly similar to Willaby just further up the lake and closer to Quinault Lodge and the mercantile across the street. Great place to spend the weekend out on the south shore of Lake Quinault and has all the amenities (other than showers) that you could ever ask for while camping.

Saw a few water spouts and at least one vault toilet. It's a bit smaller than Willaby but it seems to have a few walk-in sites that were across a small bridge. You can also literally walk down to the Lake Quinault Lodge and mercantile if you forget anything which is always a plus!

Standard Forest Service fee of $25 a night and you can take your pick of spots that are close to the Lake or further back in the shade of the rainforest. There are a few trails that are within walking distance and plenty that are a drive further up the river valley including Graves Creek and North Fork Quinault. Definitely a great place to spend a few days!

Proximity to the beach makes this a necessary stop while exploring the Washington coast.

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When traveling in the PNW, a handy item to consider is the Discover Pass. Not only does it allow access to all of the State Parks, but it also unlocks the limitless possibilities of FREE camping throughout the state of Washington. 

I stumbled upon many campground which could be utilized throughout the state by simply having the pass, something which is somewhat of a secret they don’t share with you when you first visit the state itself. 

Picking up this pass guarantees you unlimited access to these facilities for one calendar year and is only$40. 

For more details about the Discover Pass CLICK HERE 

Campground Review: 

One of the many locations I found along the way was the HOH OxBow Campground, a semi improved campground just a short distance from the entrance to the Olympic National Park’s unique rainforest. When it comes to FREE camping in the area this is one of the more easily accessible sites with a quick turn out right off the 101. 

Staying in this area you can expect larger campsites with picnic tables and fire rings and a single vault toilet for the location. There are around 10 campsites at this location and if you are traveling with friends each of these has plenty of room for 2-3 rigs or cars. 

I found this site does fill however there are also some smaller pull outs over by the fishing area if you are looking to stay in your smaller vehicle. I pulled in later in the evening and needed a location for the evening which was relatively close to the rainforest, the next day’s adventure. It was pouring so camping in a tent was out of the question. I found a single parking/pull off area and discovered that you can stay here as well so it was perfect. 

The next morning I woke to a chilly morning but no rain and decided to walk around and explore and was welcomed into the natural beauty of the area. From where I was parked there was a small walking trail which departed the campground and ran alongside a river and to some spectacular views. A small boat launch was perfect for canoes or kayaks and is a popular area for fishing in this region. 

This site allows up to 7 days at a time, as do many DNR Managed Lands. You can stay here with a Discover Pass but must display it on your front dash at all times. Camping items must be attended to at least once every 24 hours otherwise you will be considered to have abandoned them, so don’t use this as a home base and explore a longer hike without checking in. 

Because this is a limited service site you will be required to pack in and out all of your trash as there are no pick ups or trash cans. You also cannot collect fire wood from the area and must bring your own. 

Something I really did appreciate about this location was the overall peace which came from exploring it. Though it was just off the roadway, I heard absolutely no road noise. I also noticed posted signs prohibiting ATVs from the area to keep the peace and quiet. 

TIPS: 

• Bring everything you will need for camping as this is a Primitive Campground and offers no store options. Should you forget something I suggest visiting Forks which is a short distance north along the 101. 

• Make sure you bring a raincoat. This area is known as a rainforest for a reason, it receives over a hundred inches of rain each year and usually this comes in the form of a constant drizzle. While you might be tempted to bring an umbrella but this can prove to be more cumbersome than helpful. 

• Download offline maps before coming to this area, especially if you have AT&T, service through this area is very limited and sparse. 

**Points Of Interest To Check Out: **

• Ruby Beach- Also known as Driftwood Beach this location is just south of the campground and offers great views of some unique aspects of the Washington coastline. You will most enjoy seeing the many creations people leave on the beach from the washed up logs from the surrounding forest. 

• Forks- This community is a unique place to visit in the state as it has been a part of the film industry for several projects, most famously known as the area for which they filmed Twilight. In addition to some familiar locations you can find a few interesting places to stop in town which have a lot of historic value. 

**Product Review: **

As a Ranger for the Dyrt I am able to check out some amazing gear and provide feedback from my travels and the practicality of usage. For this trip I was able to check out some very useful items from Banner & Oak. 

Did you know that you lose the vast majority of your body heat through not covering your head? Studies prove that over half of your body heat is lost through your head when not covered. Reasoning relates to the amount of skin exposed accounting for 7% of your total skin surface area and most of that rarely covered, unlike much of the other portions of your body. 

A quick way to ensure your body stay warmer during cooler conditions or to keep you feeling cozy on a typically rainy day is to wear a hat. 

On the day I visited the HOH OxBow Campground it was especially chilly following a night of excessive rains. Though I had several Banner& Oak hats with me, the one I reached for was the Banner& Oak Range Beanie in the Color Olive. 

The beanie retails for$24, a bit higher than I typically would spend on a beanie, but it was apparent as to why the additional cost once I put it on. Unlike many beanies I have tried over my adventures this one is a bit thicker as it uses a double layered knit. It is resistant to most elements through its construction and quickly became a favorite for cold weather. Despite being a thicker set material I found it to fit snug without being to tight on my head and it allowed me to style it in several ways depending on my need. 

For the cooler day of hiking through the rainforest, where it later began to rain I wore the hat in a more slouchy offset to the back styling. When I was a little further down the road toward Crater Lake and stumbled upon freezing temperatures and light snow, I was able to place the beanie more firmly on my head and lower on the ears for more coverage and warmth. 

All in all between the fit, color and options it provided me for warmth I would rate this as one of my go to items when it comes to cool weather travel. The investment in good headwear is important and often times overlooked when it comes to packing for an adventure, but this one proves that it is a necessary point which should be considered on every travel check list. 

TIPS: 

• When shopping on Banner & Oak check out the men’s section even if you are a woman. The hats on the site do vary from section to section slightly and in my opinion some of the more fun hats are featured on the men’s listing.
•  Remember when packing for winter to bring closed back hats and beanies as opposed to snapbacks with open vents this will keep you warmer when you travel during cool weather. 
• Consider wearing a beanie when you sleep in colder weather, this will keep your body temperature much higher even when in a tent.

Campground Review:

Bogachiel State Park is poised right between the Olympic Peninsula Coast near Forks, Washington and La Push and the Hoh Rainforest. It's incredibly lush, so even though some campsites are closer together it never feels crowded. Instead, it has a lovely, meandering vibe.

I appreciate that there are a two campsites reserve just for bikepackers or walk-ins, as well as the larger car camping sites. There is also a group campsite and a ADA-accessible campsite for disabled campers. The bathrooms have showers, and are also ADA-accessible. RVs under 40 feet in length can be accommodated, too.

Named for the Bogachiel River that extends out of the Hoh Rainforest towards the Pacific, you can get your feet wet here and even go tubing. The location is pretty ideal— it's a reasonable drive from both Portland and Seattle and equidistant between the beach and the mountains, so it's a great basecamp from which to further explore the Olympic Peninsula over a multi-day camping trip. There are plenty of amenities to make your stay comfortable, but you still feel like you're really in nature, which is nice.

Product Review:

As a Dyrt Ranger, I'm lucky enough to occasionally have the opportunity to test and evaluate products. On this trip, I tested Ethnotek's Padu Dopp Kit Toiletry Bag, the Padu Zipper Pouch, and the Chaalo Pocket Travel Bag.

One of my biggest pet peeves any time I'm living out of a backpack is losing all my small items only to find them rattling around in the bottom of my pack later. Whether I'm camping or traveling, I like knowing exactly where all my charger cables, chapstick, hand sanitizer, pens, sunscreen, makeup, and hairpins are. The Padu Dopp Kit Toiletry Bag and Padu Zipper Pouch were perfect for wrangling all that ephemera within my big backpack.

Both the Padu bags are surprisingly roomy. I was impressed with how much I could fit into them. There are a number of thoughtful details, too. The Toiletry Bag is pretty on the outside, but the inside is made of water-resistant fabric, so I don't have to worry about spilled hand cream ruining my bag. There's also a mesh pocket so you can easily confirm the contents at a glance. The other interior pocket is made of that same water-resistant material, which is nice for keeping things like your toothbrush clean and separate.

The Padu Zipper Pouch is smaller and simpler, with no interior pockets. Still, it was plenty big enough to hold all sorts of things, like a few phone chargers, sunglasses, and my spare battery pack. I like that you can order both products in a variety of different exterior patterns, too. It makes it even easier to stay organized when I don't have to worry about mixing up my bags. It's also wonderful that these are sturdy and practical, but pretty enough that I can carry them as a clutch bag. Perfect for when you're trying to travel light and need your gear to pull double duty!

The Chaalo Pocket Travel Bag can definitely play multiple roles, too. You can use it to keep your essentials in one place within your larger backpack, like your keys, wallet, passport, credit or transit cards, point-and-shoot camera etc. It's long nylon strap, though, lets you use it as a cross-body or shoulder purse, too, just the right size for excursions where a day pack would be too much. No fumbling around looking for the car keys— there's an interior key clip. No looking for a pen, either, with the three pen slots. I was glad to have this when we wanted to leave Bogachiel and grab brunch at the River's Edge Restaurant on the Quileute Indian Reservation thirty minutes away.

Like the two Padu bags, the Chaalo is also a really attractive bag that is as nice-looking as it is sturdy. That's a bonus for me— sometimes I get tired of outdoor gear that is all about performance but leaves something to be desired in the aesthetic department. Bogachiel is in such a beautiful part of the world. It's nice to have bags that are just as attractive.