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Quinault Area

The Quinault area of the Olympic National Forest spans the inland southwest portion of the Olympic Peninsula north of Grays Harbor, Washington.

It is veiled by a canopy of ancient Sitka spruce, Douglas fir, western red cedar, and western hemlocks that showcase the ancient temperate rainforest of the Olympic Peninsula. Towering giant trees cloak the fern and moss laden forest floor in an ecosystem that contains more biomass per acre than any other forest type. 

Home to the historic Lake Quinault Lodge, various campgrounds, and a vast network of trails spanning Quinault National Recreational Trail System, Colonel Bob Wilderness and the West Fork Humptulips River, the Quinault area provides a wide array of recreation opportunities for all. 

Lake Quinault is owned and managed by the Quinault Indian Nation.  Boating and fishing regulations can be found on the Quinault Indian Nation website.

Recreation Sites

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Gatton Creek Campground/Day Use Area

Site Open
Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking
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…

Gatton Creek Trailhead

Site Open
Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Provides access to: Gatton Creek Trail #888 which is part of the Quinault National Recreation Trail System.This trailhead is located across South Shore Road from Gatton Creek Campground at…

Gorge Bridge Trailhead

Site Open
Horse Riding and Camping Hiking
Provides access to: West Fork Humptulips Trail #806A popular trailhead for stock users. Limited dispersed camping available at trailhead. Two hitching rails available for stock use. 

Lake Lane Trailhead

Site Open
Hiking
Provides access to: Lakeshore Trail which is the lakeside portion of the Quinault Loop Trail #854.This trailhead is located on Lake Lane Road just west of Lake Quinault Lodge. 

Pete's Creek Trailhead

Site Open
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
Provides Access to: Pete's Creek Trail #858 which enters Colonel Bob Wilderness and Lower Pete’s Creek Trail #858.1 which accesses the West Fork Humptulips River and West Fork Humptulips River…

Quinault Rain Forest Trailhead

Site Open
Hiking
Provides access to: Quinault Rain Forest Nature Trail #855 and the Quinault National Recreation Trail System.Large parking lot that will accommodate large recreation vehicles, vehicles pulling…

Spoon Creek Falls Trailhead

Site Open
Hiking
Provides access to: Spoon Creek Falls Trail #885Small roadside parking area. Potable water and flush toilets are available at nearby Coho Campground when open during the summer season. 

Switchback Trailhead

Site Open
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
Provides access to: West Fork Humptulips Trail #806.This trailhead is one of five trailheads that access the Westfork Humptulips Trail.

Last updated March 24th, 2025