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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.
The Olympic Outlook is our free forest-wide recreation guide available at forest offices.
Recreation Interactive Visitor Map
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Know Before You Go!
- Review information to help plan your trip including maps, recreation passes, forest regulations, & safety.
Recreation Conditions Report
| Area Name | Status | Area Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Gulch Day Use Area | Open | Pack out all trash. Alert: Vehicles must be totally out of the lane of traffic. Please pay attention to parking signage and be mindful when going between the parking area and the lake shore. |
| Big Creek Campground | Closed | Tentative opening date: No later than 2pm on May 20 |
| Bogachiel Rain Forest Trail #825 | Open | |
| Brown Creek Campground | Closed | Tentative opening date: No later than 2pm on May 20 |
| Campbell Tree Grove Campground | Open | Road width restricted, NO RVs at this time (04/01/2022) |
| Coho Campground | Closed | Tentative opening date: No later than 2pm on May 20 |
| Collins Campground | Open | |
| Colonel Bob Trail #851 | Open | Not suitable for stock. |
| Duckabush Trail #803 | Open | |
| Dungeness Forks Campground | Open | 04/01/2022- open, first come, first serve |
| Falls Creek Campground/Day Use Area | Closed | Tentative opening date: May 1 |
| Falls View Campground | Closed | 04/01/2022- closed all season for public safety (hazard trees/ root disease) |
| Gatton Creek Campground/Day Use Area | Closed | Tentative opening date: TBD, awaiting services, call 360-288-2525 for latest status |
| Gatton Creek Trail #888 | Closed | 11/29/2021- temporarily closed due to trail conditions. |
| Hamma Hamma Cabin | Open | Open for reservations, can be booked 6 months in advance. |
| Hamma Hamma Campground | Closed | Tentative opening date: No later than 2pm on May 26 |
| Interrorem Cabin | Open | Open for reservations, can be booked 6 months in advance. |
| Klahanie Campground | Closed | 04/01/2022- closed all season for public safety (hazard trees/ root disease) |
| Klahowya Campground | Closed | Tentative opening date: No later than 2pm on May 26 |
| Kloshe Nanitch Trail #882.1 | Open | |
| Lake Cushman Area | Open | This area receives extremely high, weather dependent visitation. Be prepared for heavy traffic and limited parking. No alcohol, camping, overnight parking, or fires. |
| Lake Quinault Lodge | Open | Call (888)-896-3818 or visit: www.visitlakequinault.com for more information |
| Lebar Horse Camp | Closed | Tentative opening date: No later than 2pm on May 26 |
| Lena Creek Campground | Closed | Tentative opening date: No later than 2pm on May 26 |
| Lena Lake Trail #810 | Open | |
| Littleton Horse Camp | Open | Open, first come first serve. |
| Louella Cabin | Open | Open for reservations, can be booked 6 months in advance. |
| Lower Big Quilcene Trail #833 | Open | |
| Mt. Ellinor Trail #812 | Open | Forest Service Rd 2419 to the trail head is slippery during the winter. Tow trucks will not go on this road until the snow and ice melts. Be prepared for winter weather at higher elevations. |
| Mt. Townsend Trail #839 | Open | |
| Mt. Walker Viewpoint | Open | 03/31/2022- Mt. Walker road has been opened to vehicle traffic. The viewpoint is accessible via the Mt. Walker Trail or vehicle. |
| Pete's Creek Trail #858 | Open | Trail is often rocky, rooted, and at times steep. Boots and trekking poles recommended. Busy on weekends in the summer. |
| Quinault Loop Trail #854 | Open | Open year-round. |
| Ranger Hole Trail #824 | Open | |
| Satsop Center Campground | Closed | Tentative opening date: No later than 2pm on May 1 |
| Seal Rock Campground | Open | |
| Skokomish Lower South Fork Trail #873 | Open | |
| Slab Camp Trail #838 | Open | Users are unable to access the lower portion of Gray Wolf Trail #834 due to a slide about 1 mile north of the Slab Camp junction with the Gray Wolf Trail. |
| Tubal Cain Trail #840 | Open | |
| Upper Big Quilcene Trail #833 | Open | |
| Upper Dungeness Trail #833.2 | Open | |
| West Fork Humptulips Trail #806 | Open | |
| Willaby Campground/Day Use Area | Open | open, reservable at recreation.gov |
| Wynoochee Lake Shore Trail #878 | Open |
