Picnicking
The Olympic National Forest has several developed day-use recreation sites available for picnicking.
Many sites have tables, structures, restrooms, and potable water. Some of the day-use sites can even accommodate large groups. All day-use sites are first come, first serve.
Be sure to check the specific site for amenities and current status before planning your trip.
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Tips for having successful picnic.
- Never feed wild animals!
- Keep food in reusable containers or resealable bags before and after you eat.
- Recycle or throw away your garbage in trash containers or pack it out with you.
- Check Fire Restrictions. There are often restrictions on fires and cooking stoves during the summer months. Be sure to check fire restrictions before lighting that cooking fire.
- Consider having a snack or dessert picnic instead of an entire meal.
Search for Picnicking Opportunities
Bear Gulch Day Use Area
Site Open
Bear Gulch is a beautiful and popular picnic area situated next to the scenic North Fork Skokomish River on north side of Lake Cushman Reservoir. A few picnic tables and a vault toilet are available.…
Big Creek Campground
Site Open
Campsites will accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs. The 64 camp units are spaced for privacy in a second-growth forested area. Big Creek, a small stream, is adjacent to the campground. Fires in…
Campbell Tree Grove Campground
Site Closed
Campbell Tree Grove Campground is located adjacent to the West Fork Humptulips River in the beautiful temperate rain forest.The Campbell Tree Grove encompasses an impressive stand of old growth which…
Coho Campground
Site Closed
Coho Campground is located on the west shore of Wynoochee Lake. Evergreen conifers and hardwoods provide a beautiful wooded setting.For general lake info call 1- (888) 502-8690. Campsites: There are…
Coho Day Use/Picnic Area
Site Open
Group picnic area with 6 tables and stoves is located within Coho Campground at the day use area. There is a boat launch at the site.
Falls Creek Campground/Day Use Area
Site Closed
Falls Creek Campground is located on the south shore of Quinault Lake next to Falls Creek, a crystal clear stream, in the temperate rainforest. A beautiful stand of conifers within the campground…
Falls View Campground
Site Closed
Forest of conifers and rhododendrons located high above the Big Quilcene River. Nearby Hood Canal and Quilcene Bay are known for their oysters and clam beds with swimming, boating and waterskiing…
Gatton Creek Campground/Day Use Area
Site Closed
Gatton Creek Campground is located on the south shore of Lake Quinault next to Gatton Creek, a small rainforest stream. Campsites and the picnic units are located along the shore of the lake with…
Hamma Hamma Campground
Site Closed
Campground is located along the shore of the Hamma Hamma River. Evergreen conifers and hardwoods provide lots of shade. The Living Legacy Trail leaves from a trailhead in the campground. The first…
Interrorem Cabin
Site Open
Imagine being young and in love, chopping down trees and peeling logs, setting log upon log to build a home so sturdy it would easily last a century, and carrying your bride across the threshold.…