Coho Campground

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Hood Canal Ranger District, PO Box 280
Quilcene, WA 98376

Olympic National Forest camping stay limitations

Camping on the Olympic National Forest within the same developed recreation site is limited to 14 consecutive days. Camping on any National Forest System lands is limited to 21 days per calendar year.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

FOREST SERVICE

OLYMPIC NATIONAL FOREST

ORDER # 06-09-26-08

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited within the boundaries of the Olympic National Forest as shown and described in Exhibits A & B. This order will be effective from June 5th, 2026, through June 5th, 2028, unless rescinded sooner.

PROHIBITION:

Camping for a total of 21 days per calendar year on National Forest System lands. [36 CFR § 261.58(a)]
Camping for longer than 14 consecutive days at the same location within a developed recreation site. [36 CFR § 261.58(a)]

PROHIBITION AREA DESCRIPTION:

All National Forest System lands, including all developed recreation sites, within the Olympic National Forest. See Exhibits A & B.

EXEMPTIONS:

Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire-fighting force in the performance of an official duty.
Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this order.

This prohibition is in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 CFR Part 261, Subpart A.

Violations of this prohibition are punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both (16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C. §§ 3551, 3571, and 3581).

Executed in Olympia, Washington, this 5th day of June, 2026.

JOYCE HAMILLA

Forest Supervisor

Olympic National Forest

Overview

Coho Campground is situated on the west shore of Wynoochee Lake, part of the emerald paradise that is Olympic National Forest. Evergreen conifers and hardwoods provide a beautiful wooded setting.

Recreation

Recreational opportunities abound, including picnicking, swimming, hiking, boating, hunting and fishing, all possible within the area. The Working Forest Nature Trail, an accessible trail beginning inside the campground, is a 1/2-mile interpretive journey into how the natural resources are hard at work providing opportunities and commodities for the American public.

Facilities

The campground offers 44 standard campsites that will accommodate tents, trailers and RVs up to 36' in length. Two group sites will accommodate up to 16 people each. There are nine walk-in tent camping units, one of which will accommodate 12 people.

Three yurts are also available for reservation with each accommodating a maximum of six people and two vehicles. There is a short walk of 300-500 feet to reach each yurt. Yurt sites #57 and #58 do not allow additional tents, trailers, or RV camping. Yurt site #50 will accommodate an additional tent. The yurts are non-smoking units .

Coho has flush toilets, drinking water and trash collection, as well as picnic tables, campfire rings and a paved road. Trails and a boat ramp are also available. An RV dump station is located just outside the campground on Forest Road 2294.

Natural Features

Olympic National Forest is located on the Olympic Peninsula in the northwest corner of Washington State, known as the Evergreen State. The Olympic Peninsula is an unique geographic province consisting of five major landscapes: temperate rain forest, rugged mountain terrain, large lowland lakes, cascading rivers and saltwater beaches. Here the flora and fauna provide interest beyond the imagination.

Nearby Attractions

Scenic Spoon Creek Falls and Wynoochee Falls are both accessed by short trails nearby. The 16-mile Wynoochee Lake Shore Trail circles the entire lake and is open to mountain bikes.

At the nearby Wynoochee Dam, visitors can enjoy exhibits at the vista overlook and a dramatic view of the river gorge just below the dam. Swimming and picnicking facilities are available at the dam.

Camp site features

Across 58 camp sites:

Fire pit: 3 of 58 sites
Picnic table: 50 of 58 sites
Pets allowed: all 58 sites
ADA accessible: 46 of 58 sites
Group sites: 3 of 58 sites
Longest RV: 32 ft
Largest party: 16 people

Directions

From Route 12 via Montesano: Turn north on Wynoochee Valley Road, 1 mile west of Montesano. Drive 35 miles on Wynoochee Valley Road and Forest Road 22 to a major intersection. Turn left to stay on FR-22. Drive a short distance and turn right on Forest Road 2294. Drive 1 mile to the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Mary G

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Reviewed a month ago

I really enjoyed this beautiful campground. My site was wooded and private and I especially appreciated the bathrooms with flush toilets, soap and tp. If they had showers, I'd come back and stay longer.

Jennifer H

Loop:Loop B

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Reviewed a month ago

Beautiful! Our favorite place yet!!

Susan R

Loop:Loop B

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Reviewed a month ago

We were hoping to try this site after learning that Falls Creek didn't accommodate our tent, but it was raining steadily and we couldn't talk to anyone at Coho. We slipped it and stayed at Quinalt Lodge. We never did get access to a voice about this.

corey r

Loop:Loop B

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Reviewed a month ago

Nice and QUIET

Michael N

Loop:Loop A

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Reviewed a month ago

Beautiful weather, great campsite, and good memories with the kids.

C David M

Loop:Loop B