With approximately ten sites tucked into mature rainforest along the Quinault River, North Fork Campground operates year-round as a National Park Service facility. Accessible by the main road through camp, sites sit close to the route with limited privacy unless campers position vehicles strategically. Port-a-potties provide the only restroom facilities at the end of the campground.
The location serves as a practical basecamp for day hikes on the North Fork or Three Lakes trails, though hikers can find more secluded spots by walking these routes. Black bears frequent the area, requiring proper food storage practices. Rangers patrol daily, and the campground typically fills during summer months on a first-come, first-served basis. This utilitarian spot works well for tent camping around Olympic National Park or as an overnight stop before backcountry trips.
Description
Surrounded by temperate rain forest, this small and remote campground is a great spot for campers seeking solitude.
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Location
Public CampgroundNorth Fork Campground — Olympic National Park is located in Washington
Directions
North Fork Campground is accessed via the North Shore Road along Lake Quinault. The Lake Quinault area can be accessed via Highway 101.
Coordinates
47.569852 N
123.650803 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 5 min from Olympia, WA
- 3 hrs 50 min from Bremerton, WA
- 4 hrs from Seattle, WA
- 4 hrs 54 min from Mount Vernon, WA
