Olympic National Forest

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Originally created as the Olympic Forest Reserve in 1897, the Olympic National Forest encompasses roughly 632,000 acres of varied landscape on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state. From lush temperate rainforests to high mountain ridges to the salt water fjord of Hood Canal, the diverse and scenic forest reaches from sea level to the mid-elevations of the Olympic Mountains and provides a wide array of recreational activities and forest products.

Reviews

Olympic National Forest campgrounds and cabins are widely appreciated for their beautiful natural settings with scenic lake views, clean and well-maintained facilities, and friendly, helpful hosts. Visitors enjoy spacious, often private campsites with good access to hiking trails, lakes, and wildlife activities. Accommodations include tents, yurts, and rustic cabins offering a blend of comfort and nature. However, amenities vary with limited or no cell service, sparse shower availability, and some facilities experiencing maintenance or cleanliness issues. Noise disturbances, close proximity of some sites to roads or neighbors, and occasional rodent problems are noted. Overall, the forest provides a peaceful, family-friendly environment favored by nature lovers seeking tranquility and outdoor activities, while necessitating preparation for rustic conditions and limited modern conveniences.

Beautiful and scenic natural settings with lake and hiking access

Clean, well-maintained campgrounds, restrooms, and facilities

Friendly, helpful, and attentive camp hosts

Spacious and private campsites with various accommodation types

Access to wildlife viewing and outdoor activities

Limited or no cell phone service and internet access

Inconsistent or limited shower and water facilities

Maintenance issues in some cabins and restroom facilities

Noise disturbances from neighbors, roads, boats, or large groups

Some sites close together with privacy concerns and rodent problems

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Elbereth L

Campground:Willaby Campground

Loop:Willaby

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Reviewed 10 days ago

Camped a very rainy weekend here. Sites are beautiful, and several have a water view. #7 is a bit funny with its shape, and the tent pad had big tree roots right in front so you do need to watch your step. However, it was one of the more private campsites as the tent pad area didn’t have an immediate neighbor. It was amazing to hear the fish jumping in the lake while going to sleep and when waking up - what a lovely place!

Anna R

Campground:Willaby Campground

Loop:Willaby

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Reviewed 11 days ago

Very beautiful campsite was amazing felt rlly safe

Maria C

Campground:Willaby Campground

Loop:Willaby

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Reviewed 16 days ago

I occupied site #11 and it is beautiful! I arrived after dark so it was nice to use the car lights to light the area while I set up the tent. It’s a great spot if you have multiple parties camping as #10 right next to the site. I will absolutely be back next year. The lake is so clear and fresh. Very clean facilities.

Vanessa Y

Campground:Willaby Campground

Loop:Willaby

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Reviewed 20 days ago

Campsite was quiet and beautiful, we stayed at site 11 which I highly recommend if your Car camping as your parking spot is not in the main loop and its more private, you also get a nice view of the lake. However site 12 is right next to you and if it was occupied all the privacy would have gone away. If you are with another group I definitely recommend 11 and 12 together. We went in mid October during the week and the site had lots of space and availability. *if your tent camping I recommend site 9, it is extremely private. Overall great campground nice bathrooms!

Hanieyien P

Campground:Falls View Campground

Loop:Falls View

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Reviewed 25 days ago

Great campsite, huge and even ground. Close to beautiful hiking trail and falls view. No pottable water so bring sufficient water with you. Bathrooms unbearable (for me) but a few campers braved it. I suggest put a portable toilet set up. Overall, it is a great campsite.

John M

Campground:Hamma Hamma Cabin

Loop:Area Hamma Hamma Cabin

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Reviewed a month ago

Stars , moon and sunrise are awesome.

Keep your options open

Watch for a matching campsite across monitored campgrounds in Olympic National Forest.

Popularity: Moderate

Busiest in November, when about 40% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 5 years of reservations.