Forks Area
The Forks area of the Olympic National Forest spans the inland northwest portion of the peninsula near Forks, Washington.
This area is enclosed by the Pacific Ocean to the West, the Strait of Juan De Fuca to the North, and the immense forests of the Olympics to the East.
The diversity of ecosystems in the Forks area provides a multitude of recreation opportunities including access to the Sol Duc River, Bogachiel River and North Fork Calawah Rivers. The Bogachiel River Trail through the Bogachiel River valley provides access into the Olympic National Park.
Recreation Sites
Bogachiel - Ira Spring Wetland Trail
The Ira Spring Wetland Trail splits left from Bogachiel Rain Forest Trail #825 just beyond the trailhead and connects back with the Bogachiel River Trail at Kahkwa Creek about 0.2 miles before the…
Bogachiel Rain Forest River Trailhead
Site Open
Provides access to: Bogachiel Rain Forest River Trail #825 and Ira Spring Wetland Trail which create a loop option. Features: Bulletin board for visitor information.
Bogachiel Rain Forest Trail #825
Explore a lush temperate rain forest on easy to moderate hikes through old growth, hanging mosses, fern, maple, and wetlands. The Bogachiel is one of four Olympic ‘rain forest’ valleys. (The…
Camp Creek Olympic Discovery Trailhead
Site Open
This site provides western access to the Olympic Discovery Trail that parallels the winding course of the Sol Duc River. It is a dog-friendly trail that is also open to touring bikes, mountain…
Fairholme Olympic Discovery Trailhead
Site Open
Provides access to: Olympic Discovery Trail on the west side of Crescent Lake.
Klahanie Campground
Site Closed
Klahowya Campground
Site Open
Adjacent to the south shore of the Sol Duc River, the rain forest setting hosts an accessible interpretive nature trail, fishing, picnicking, and trails to explore the natural beauty. During the…
Kloshe Nanitch Observation Site
Site Open
The first forest fire was reported from this fire lookout site in 1918. Kloshe Nanitch Lookout structure has been removed but the area is maintained as a viewpoint. On a clear day stunning…
Kloshe Nanitch Trail #882.1
This 7 mile trail starts from Kloshe Nanitch trailhead at West Snider Road near milepost 211 on highway 101. It begins with a mile of gentle grade up to the first stream crossing, then climbs 3,145…
Kloshe Nanitch Trailhead
Site Open
Provides access to: Kloshe Nanitch Trail #882.1 which leads to the Kloshe Nanitch Lookout Observation Site. Kloshe Nanitch lower trailhead on West Snider Road has a parking area provided by the…