Olympic National Forest manages Slab Camp, a backcountry camping area accessed via a 3-mile hike down the Slab Creek Trail to its confluence with the Gray Wolf River. The US Forest Service maintains several established sites with rock fire pits scattered through the forested area, though some campers also find suitable spots along dispersed trails accessible by vehicle near the trailhead parking area.
The camp sits directly on the river confluence, where the sound of flowing water provides constant background noise that may require raised voices for conversation between sites. A creek runs through the northwest section of the camping area, offering additional water access. Campers can expect solitude even during busy holiday weekends, as one reviewer noted finding the area completely empty the weekend following Fourth of July. The site allows dogs and requires no permits for camping spots near Olympic National Forest.
Description
A three unit rustic camping area is adjacent to the parking area.
Provides access to:
Slab Camp Trail #838 - This forested trail descends 3.1 miles to the canyon floor and Gray Wolf River and 5.8 miles to the park boundary via Upper Gray Wolf Trail #834. Slab Camp Trail now serves as the main access to Upper Gray Wolf Trail.
Deer Ridge Trail #846 - This trail is 5.2 miles long and travels through conifer forest with views of the Olympic Peaks at higher elevations. The trail enters Olympic National Park at 3.6 miles and ends at Deer Park.
Deer Ridge and Slab Camp Trails access Buckhorn Wilderness and Olympic National Park.
Reservation Info
Permits are required for all overnight trips into the Olympic National Park backcountry.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundSlab Camp/Deer Ridge Trailhead is located in Washington
Directions
From Sequim, WA go approximately 2.5 miles west of Sequim on US Highway 101. Turn left on Taylor Cutoff Road just after crossing the Dungeness River. Follow Taylor Cutoff Road to Lost Mountain Road. Follow Lost Mountain Road for 2.6 miles. Take a slight left onto Slab Camp Road and follow for .9 miles. Turn right onto NF-2875. The trailhead is located at the end of NF-2875 after 3.6 miles, and will be at the junction of NF-2878 and NF-2875.
Coordinates
47.96511264 N
123.19327418 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 41 min from Bremerton, WA
- 2 hrs 2 min from Seattle, WA
- 2 hrs 32 min from Mount Vernon, WA
- 2 hrs 50 min from Bellingham, WA
