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Explore the endless opportunities to connect with the Olympic National Forest.

Recreation

The Olympic National Forest offers diverse recreation opportunities for everyone. Experience the rushing rivers, coastal rain forests, alpine wildflowers and views of the Puget Sound from mountain peaks. Wilderness areas offer solitude and a chance to experience the rich biodiversity of the Olympic Peninsula.

Trails pages are currently not available. In the mean time, many of our fantastic partners do have resources on their websites to help you plan your trip. We recommend checking the trailhead pages below for the authoritative information on pass and fee requirements, closures, and other rules.  You may also visit one of our partners' pages for more information on conditions and what to expect. The Forest Service does not monitor or validate the information on these partner pages, and most rely on user input, so please use caution and prepare for all possible conditions.

Washington Trails Association hiking guides and trip reports have information on most non-motorized trails across the forest. 

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Brown Creek Campground

Site Temporarily Closed
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
Brown Creek Campground is located along the shore of the South Fork Skokomish River at the confluence with Brown Creek. Evergreen conifers and hardwoods provide lots of shade at this campground.…

Brown Creek Interpretive Trailhead

Site Open
Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
Provides access to: Brown Creek Nature Loop Trail #877 a 0.8-mile accessible trail with interpretive signs and great wildlife viewing opportunities.

Brown Creek Nature Loop Trail #877

Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
Brown Creek Nature Loop Trail is a 0.8 mile loop around a beaver pond and is a great wildlife viewing area. The trail has an easy grade along the south half, leaving from the Interpretive Trailhead.…

Buckhorn Lake Trail #845

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
The trail begins at Tubal Cain Trail #840 within Buckhorn Wilderness and ends at Buckhorn Lake. Hike 5 miles from the Tubal Cain Trailhead along Tubal Cain Trail #840 to the junction with Buckhorn…

Buckhorn Wilderness

Site Open
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
Buckhorn Wilderness is located in the northeast portion of the Olympic National Forest. A patented mining claim involving 216 acres of private land is within the Wilderness. This Wilderness…

Camp Creek Olympic Discovery Trailhead

Site Open
Hiking Biking
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…

Campbell Tree Grove Campground

Site Open
Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
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…

Church Creek Shelter Trail #870

Hiking
This short steep trail winds through old growth forest to the Church Creek Shelter on the bank of South Fork Skokomish River. The historic shelter is a nice day use spot and provides cover from the…