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Three historic cabins are available for overnight lodging in Olympic National Forest. Hamma Hamma, Interrorem, and Louella Cabins may be reserved year-round (*except Thursdays) online at www.recreation.gov. For more information contact the Quilcene Office at (360) 765-2200.
Experience the dramatic change in elevation within the Duckabush watershed that give way to expansive views and a multitude of forest types. This area starts at 699 feet near the Dosewallips River and soars to the 6,866 foot summit of The Brothers peak. The lower slopes are dominated by Western hemlock, Douglas-fir and western red cedar which transition to Pacific silver fir and mountain hemlock before giving way to subalpine fir, mountain meadows and rock outcrops. Visit the historic Interrorem Cabin built in 1907 as the first administrative site of the Olympic National Forest.
Nestled in the northeastern corner of the Olympic Peninsula, the Dungeness area is formed by the Gray Wolf and Dungeness River basins up to the rocky heights of the Buckhorn Wilderness. Being the driest area of the Olympic forest, it is known for its subalpine flower blooms and numerous butterfly species. This area provides access to a vast network of trails along rivers, Wilderness areas and connects into popular National Park trails.
The Hamma Hamma drainage is well-loved by locals and visitors alike. This area encompasses an array of recreation opportunities including the challenging trails ascending into Mount Skokomish and The Brothers Wilderness, as well as family friendly trails, two developed campgrounds, and one historic cabin. The area surrounding the Hamma Hamma drainage is comprised of several bioregions including alpine lakes, meadows, old growth forest, rocky mountain outcrops, and post-fire regenerative forests.
Veiled by a canopy of ancient Sitka spruce, Douglas fir, western red cedar, and western hemlocks this area showcases 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 for boating and fishing regulations click here.
Three historic cabins are available for overnight lodging in Olympic National Forest. Hamma Hamma, Interrorem, and Louella Cabins may be reserved year-round (*except Thursdays) online at www.recreation.gov. For more information contact the Quilcene Office at (360) 765-2200.