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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.

Sunset at Lake Quinault
A small waterfall located in the Olympic National Forest in Quinault, Washington

Recreation Sites

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Falls Creek Campground/Day Use Area
Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
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…

Fletcher Canyon Trail #857
Hiking
This 2 mile primitive trail leads into a deep canyon in Colonel Bob Wilderness from South Shore Road. At 2 miles the trail opens into a small clearing along Fletcher Creek. Trail peters out toward…

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 Trail #888
Hiking
This 3 mile trail begins at the trailhead on South Shore Road just across from Gatton Creek Campground which is on Lake Quinault. You won't be disappointed with this 3 mile loop through old growth…

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. 

Lower Pete's Creek Trail #858.1
Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Horse Riding and Camping Biking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
The trail traverses a flat bench with Douglas-fir and western hemlock before dropping 400 feet to the West Fork Humptulips River. From the Pete's Creek Trailhead the river is reached in a short 1.0…

Last updated August 5th, 2025

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