camping

 

Camping

Camping on the Peninsula

Sleep under the stars and wake to the sound of nature on the Peninsula’s unforgettable campgrounds. From coastal sites with ocean views to forest hideaways beside quiet lakes and rivers, there’s a perfect spot for every kind of camper. Pitch a tent, park your RV, or cozy up in a rustic cabin — adventure is right outside your door. Whether you’re planning a family weekend, a solo escape, or a group getaway, camping on the Peninsula offers a peaceful way to reconnect with the outdoors.

PRIVATE CAMPGROUNDS

Fort Worden State Park Beach Campground

Fort Worden State Park Beach Campground

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Queets Campground

Queets Campground

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Kalaloch Campground

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Hoh Rain Forest Campground

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South Fork Hoh Campground

South Fork Hoh Campground

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Coppermine Bottom Campground

Coppermine Bottom Campground

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Klahowya Campground 1

Klahowya Campground

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Ericsons Bay Campground

Ericsons Bay Campground

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The Campground at Jefferson County Fairgrounds

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Lyre River Campground 1

Lyre River Campground

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Boulder Creek Campground 1

Boulder Creek Campground

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Salt Creek Campground

Salt Creek Campground

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Sage Horse Camp 3

Sage Horse Camp

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Sequim West Inn & RV Park

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Quilcene Lantern

Quilcene Lantern

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PUBLIC CAMPGROUNDS

Public campgrounds on the Olympic Peninsula range from oceanside bluff sites to deep‑forest clearings along rivers and lakes, giving tent campers and RV travelers an easy way to stay close to the region’s beaches, rainforests, and mountain trailheads.

Discover the wild beauty of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, where lush rainforests, rugged coastlines, and alpine ridges meet. From mossy river trails to mountain viewpoints and tidepool walks, our handpicked hikes lead you deep into the heart of the PNW wilderness. Strap on your boots and explore the unforgettable trails that make the peninsula a true Pacific Northwest gem.

The Washington Trails Association has an amazing website, with a wealth of knowledge. These folks are amazing and I encourage you to support them in way possible. 

Lyre River Campground

Lyre River

Salt Creek Campground

Salt Creek

Deer Park Campground

Dear Park

Heart O' the Hills Campground

Heart O' the Hills

Hoh Rain Forest Campground

Hoh Rain Forest 

Sol Duc Campground

Sol Duc 

Fairholme Campground

Fairholme 

South Beach

South Beach

Graves Creek

Graves Creek

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