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Falls Creek Campground/Day Use Area
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 provide a dense overstory. A lush understory of rainforest plants provide a scenic setting for a relaxing camp. The forested slopes of the Olympic National Park provide a scenic backdrop across Quinault Lake. Access to the Quinault National Recreation Trail System from the campground. A short walk along the lake shore brings you to Quinault Lodge.
There are 21 campsites that accommodate tents, trailers and RV’s. There are also 10 walk-in sites for tent camping. Accessible campsites are available.
A day use area within the campground provides a picnic shelter with 4 tables. There also four individual day use sites on the lake that provide picnic tables. Two ADA accessible parking spaces available in the day use parking area. The flush toilet is in the campground and is accessible.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Closed for public safety (hazard trees/ root disease) |
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| Reservations: | Reservations available online at Recreation.gov. |
| Fees: | Camping:
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| Usage: | Heavy |
| Restrictions: |
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| Closest Towns: | Aberdeen, WA |
| Water: | Potable Water |
| Restroom: | Flush Toilet (1) |
| Passes: | 50% discount for single site camping with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age, or Golden Access. |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Pacific Ranger District, Quinault office |
General Information
Directions:From Aberdeen, WA drive Highway 101 north 41 miles to Quinault Lake South Shore Road (66 miles south of Forks.) Turn onto South Shore Road. Falls Creek Campground is about three miles from 101, on the Quinault Lake South Shore Road, just beyond the Pacific Ranger District, Quinault Office.
Note: The turn off the South Shore Road into the campground is a very sharp left turn.
General Notes:
Falls Creek Campground Sign & Day Use Area
Activities
Campground Camping
There are 21 campsites that accommodate tents, trailers and RV’s. There are also 10 walk-in sites for tent camping.
RV Camping
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| Pavement Type for Parking | No |
| Hookup - Water | No |
| Hookup - Sewer | No |
| Dump Stations | No |
| Hookups - Electric | No |
Viewing Wildlife
Viewing Plants
A beautiful stand of conifers provide a dense overstory. A lush emerald understory of rainforest plants provide a very scenic setting for a relaxing camp. The forested slopes of the Olympic National Park provide a scenic backdrop across Quinault Lake.Picnicking
This campground features a historic picnic shelter built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the mid 30’s.Alerts & Warnings
- Olympic National Forest Fire Ban Lifted
- FS-2700-190 temporary closure; Upper Mt. Townsend TH inaccessible
- Summer operations and closures in Quinault area
- Mt. Jupiter Trail Closure
- Herbicide applications to occur on Olympic National Forest
- Alcohol Ban along Lake Cushman Corridor (FS-24) remains in effect