Dense moss hangs from towering trees at this compact state campground, where nine numbered sites and a walk-in area occupy a forested setting along the road to Olympic National Park's Hoh section. The Washington Department of Natural Resources manages this first-come, first-served facility, which requires a Discover Pass for the free overnight stay.
Road noise from vehicles heading to the rainforest provides a steady backdrop, particularly during morning hours when park visitors begin their journeys. Sophia S. found "lots of beautiful old trees draped in moss, nice fire pits, clean pit toilet" during her October visit. The dense canopy blocks most sunlight, creating poor conditions for solar power but maintaining the damp, green character of the coastal forest. Sites vary considerably in size—some accommodate RVs up to 30 feet, while others work better for smaller rigs and tents.
The single vault toilet serves all campers, though cleanliness varies depending on recent use and maintenance cycles. No water, trash service, or electrical hookups are available, so visitors must come prepared with supplies and pack out all waste. Site 4 remains reserved for handicapped use until 6 PM, when it opens to general availability. Fire pits and picnic tables equip most sites, though some tables show wear from weather exposure.
Cell coverage depends heavily on carrier—Verizon users typically find no signal, while AT&T provides weak but usable service for basic communication. The campground sits about a mile from Peak 6 Adventure Store, which offers supplies and local information. Hard Rain Cafe & RV Park provides full-service camping just a mile east for those preferring amenities over the rustic forest experience.
Arrive early during summer months and weekends, as the limited sites fill quickly with visitors exploring the Hoh River valley.
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Location
Public CampgroundMinnie Peterson Campground is located in Washington
Coordinates
47.819034 N
124.174234 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTEGood CoverageVerified by 16 usersLast on 4/27/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 23 usersLast on 4/27/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 4/27/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTEGood CoverageVerified by 16 usersLast on 4/27/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 23 usersLast on 4/27/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 4/27/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 6 min from Bremerton, WA
- 3 hrs 35 min from Mount Vernon, WA
- 3 hrs 41 min from Olympia, WA
- 4 hrs 2 min from Seattle, WA




















