Kalaloch Campground

Kalaloch Campground is on the reservation system May 26, 2021 - September 15, 2021. Reservations can be made online 6 months in advance. During the rest of the year, it is on a first-come, first-served basis. During winter (November - April), some campground loops are closed, but camping is still available. Kalaloch Campground is located on the southwest coast of the Olympic Peninsula in Olympic National Park, on a high bluff adjacent to the Pacific Ocean. Although campsites are not directly on the beach, several of them overlook the water and there is beach access within the facility. The campground is large and set amidst a peaceful, coastal forest that thrives on the region's high annual rainfall. Rain or shine, it is one of the most visited areas of the park.

Kalaloch Campground is a large facility with 168 campsites, including one group site and four accessible sites. Each site has campfire rings with grates and picnic tables. Food lockers and drinking water are available at campground loop restrooms. There are no hookups at this facility, though a dump station is available for a $10 fee ($5 with a Senior or Access Pass) and is not included in the camping fee. The nearest shower facility is five miles away, and campers can purchase firewood and other goods at a nearby general store.

Kalaloch has no shortage of natural areas to explore. The Pacific shoreline just below provides ample habitat for marine life: tide pools reveal crabs and sea urchins at low tide; sea otters float on the surface of submerged kelp beds; shorebirds nest on beaches; and whales and dolphins occasionally emerge offshore. Beyond the national park's 73 miles of coastline lie three national wildlife refuges and one marine sanctuary.

Near the campground and lodge, trails and steps descend about 40 ft. to the beach. There are several beaches, tide pools, scenic overlooks and trails to explore. The Kalaloch Creek Nature Trail is a mile-long walk through the forest along Kalaloch Creek, which drains into the ocean. There are accessible lookout points at Ruby Beach and Beach Trail 4. Kalaloch is known for birding; species such as western gulls and bald eagles are frequently sighted. Visitors may even spot a puffin. Fishing and shellfish harvesting is allowed under state and park regulations. Swimming is possible, however the Kalaloch area is known for large drifting logs that can pose a threat to swimmers as they wash ashore. Swimmers should also be aware of potentially dangerous rip tides.

Kalaloch Campground in Olympic National Park near Forks Washington (Kalaloch) offers 170 RV and tent camping sites near the ocean. Located just off US 101 this remote campground provides access to the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean. Multiple camping loops serve tents and small RVs. A few sites are "pull-thru" style (the RVs park along the camp loop on a pull out). Running water available with restrooms and a dump station. Day use access is limited but allowed and multiple trails meander along the coast. Peak season reservations are available and the campground is open year round. Located on the rain forest side of the Olympic Peninsula this campground is subject to severe rains, wind and fog... but when the sun pops out it is very pretty. Paved roads and parking pads. Each site has a picnic table and fire rings.