Old-growth Douglas fir and western red cedar close in quickly once the road climbs south from Port Angeles into Olympic National Park, and by the time campers reach Heart O' the Hills, the tree canopy is dense enough to block satellite signals. That coverage is worth knowing before arrival: multiple reviewers confirm there is little to no cell service at the campground itself, and one camper had to drive up to Hurricane Ridge to find enough open sky to make calls and check messages. The forest is the defining feature here, not a backdrop to it.
The campground is organized into lettered loops, each with flush toilets, water spigots, picnic tables, and fire rings. Sites vary considerably in size. Most are on the small side and suit a single tent or two compact tents, though larger pull-through sites exist for smaller RVs. Leveling can be a challenge on those pull-throughs, and reviewers note that bathroom maintenance has been inconsistent, with some loops experiencing closures or reduced facilities during renovation periods. Bear activity has been documented nearby. Shared bear boxes are located throughout camp, and storing food in a vehicle is the fallback when boxes are not adjacent to a site.
Heart O' the Hills runs entirely first-come, first-served for most of the year, which shapes how campers should plan. Arriving on a Thursday or Friday morning during summer gives a reasonable selection of sites, but by Friday evening the campground can be nearly full. The location works well as a base for tent camping areas near Olympic National Park, with Hurricane Ridge roughly 20 minutes up the road and Lake Crescent about 40 minutes west. "Camped here as a base for visiting Hurricane Ridge/Lake Crescent," notes Christopher D., who found the old-growth forest itself a draw worth lingering in.
Firewood availability at the campground is seasonal and not guaranteed. Port Angeles has stores where campers can pick up wood before heading in, which is worth doing if fires are a priority. No showers are available on-site. No pets are permitted anywhere in the campground, which is a firm NPS rule and worth confirming before arrival. The campground is open year-round, though fall and winter visits mean a quieter crowd and a higher chance of rain under that thick canopy. "It is FCFS after Sept 20th so we squeezed in here easily," Kristi D. notes, adding that trash bins and cell service were available during her late-September visit.
Campers who want a backcountry-adjacent experience without driving far can look at Lake Angeles to the south, or Heather Park to the southwest, both within the park and accessible by trail from the Heart O' the Hills area.
Description
Surrounded by old growth forest, Heart O' the Hills offers summer ranger programs and great family fun
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsHeart O' the Hills Campground is located in Washington near Port Angeles
Directions
Heart O'the Hills Campground is located off of Hurricane Ridge Road. Hurricane Ridge Road is accessible from Port Angeles via Race Street and Highway 101.
Address
Hurricane Ridge Road
Port angeles, WA 98362
Coordinates
48.036266 N
123.429967 W
Connectivity
T-MobileLTEGood CoverageVerified by 11 usersLast on 7/27/26- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 53 usersLast on 7/27/26
AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 11 usersLast on 7/27/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTEGood CoverageVerified by 11 usersLast on 7/27/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 53 usersLast on 7/27/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 11 usersLast on 7/27/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 1 hr 53 min from Bremerton, WA
- 2 hrs 15 min from Seattle, WA
- 2 hrs 22 min from Mount Vernon, WA
- 2 hrs 40 min from Bellingham, WA
