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Established Camping
Smokey Hollow Campground - Willapa NWR
Smokey Hollow Campground near Naselle, WA, is situated in a region characterized by dense forests and rolling hills. Temperatures range from 40°F to 70°F, with cooler conditions in the winter months. Visitors can explore the nearby Willapa National Wildlife Refuge, which offers opportunities for wildlife observation and hiking.
Description
National Wildlife Refuge
Campsites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis only. Campers are required to register and obtain a free camping permit for specific campsites during the early elk archery season. The permit must be affixed to the campsite post during your stay. Registration is not required the remainder of the year. Early elk archery season generally takes place for three weeks in September, but exact dates vary. Leaving items unattended to hold a campsite is prohibited. Due to the high numbers of visitors during this period, no individual or group may camp for more than 14 days. A maximum of five people are allowed per campsite.
Location
Smokey Hollow Campground - Willapa NWR is located in Washington
Directions
Long Island Accessible by boat only. Launch facilities are located at Cutthroat Creek in Ilwaco or Port of Peninsula in Nahcotta. Learn more about travel to and camping on Long Island. Willapa National Wildlife Refuge consists of several units in southwest Washington State. In general, we strongly recommend that you do not rely on an electronic navigation device to find your way around the refuge. The rural character of the area, inaccurate maps, and limited reception can lead you astray. From Portland, Oregon, two different routes will lead to the area of the Refuge: Highway 26 west to Highway 101 north Interstate 5 north to Highway 30 west to Highway 101 north From Olympia, Tacoma, and Seattle, Washington, three different routes will lead to the Refuge: State Route 8 west to Highway 107 to State Route 101 south Interstate 5 south to State Route 6 west to Highway 101 south Interstate 5 south to Highway 30 west to Highway 101 north
Coordinates
46.43616451 N
123.96789736 W
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileAvailable
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- 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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