The sound of Graves Creek runs through nearly every review of this campground, a constant backdrop that reviewers describe as audible from most sites throughout the day and night. Set deep in the Quinault Rainforest within camping near Olympic National Park, the campground sits at the end of roughly six miles of unpaved road, surrounded by moss-draped firs and ferns dense enough to filter most direct light. The forest floor stays green and wet. This is rainforest terrain, and the campground reflects that in every direction.
Sites 1 through 5 and 17 through 20 back directly onto the creek or river, and those fill first on busy weekends. The interior loop sites offer more shade and tree cover, though less water proximity. Don notes the creek is "clear," with fish visible in the pools, and anglers have reported spotting large trout from the bank. Wildlife sightings, including coyotes and bears, have been noted in multiple reviews, so food storage in a vehicle is strongly recommended regardless of season.
Practical limitations here are worth knowing before arrival. No potable water is available at the campground; campers should bring their own or plan to filter from the river. One pit toilet serves all 30 sites, which creates lines during peak summer weekends. Trash service has been inconsistent based on recent reviews. The tent options around Olympic National Park vary considerably in amenities, and Graves Creek sits firmly on the primitive end of that range.
The access road deserves attention. Mostly dirt with significant potholes, it handles dry conditions reasonably well for standard clearance vehicles, but light rain can turn those potholes into standing water quickly. Signs at the entrance advise against RVs and trailers, and reviewers confirm that warning is accurate. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis year-round. During the off-season it tends to be nearly empty, while summer weekends bring the campground close to capacity. Pony Bridge, a roughly five-mile out-and-back hike, starts from a trailhead less than a mile down the road and is frequently mentioned by visitors. Campers wanting a site with more developed facilities might consider Wolf Bar as an alternative in the same stretch of the park.
Description
Located in the Quinault Rain Forest, relax near a serene stream at Graves Creek Campground.
Reservation Info
Open year round and first come first serve during the off season.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsGraves Creek Campground is located in Washington near Quinault
Directions
Graves Creek campground is located in the Quinault Rain Forest along the Graves Creek Road. This road is accessible from both the North Shore and South Shore roads that at Lake Quinault. The Lake Quinault area is accessible from Highway 101.
Coordinates
47.573831 N
123.576795 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
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 20 min from Olympia, WA
- 4 hrs 6 min from Bremerton, WA
- 4 hrs 15 min from Seattle, WA
- 5 hrs 9 min from Mount Vernon, WA



































