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Recreation Region: Quilcene Area

Seal Rock Campground

This popular campground with its beautiful views of Hood Canal and the mountains to the southeast is located directly on Hood Canal. Seal Rock Campground is one of the few national forest campgrounds located on salt water with harvestable oysters for public use.

41 tent/RV sites are spaced among the trees with several along the waterfront. There are 3 paved accessible units and facilities that accommodate wheelchairs. The lengths of sites vary, with those along Hood Canal capable of handling the larger motorhomes and trailers. There are no hookups. 

Fresh piped water, flush toilets and electricity in the restrooms, tables and fire pits at each site. Garbage cans spaced throughout campground.

There is also a day use area within the campground that offers two accessible interpretive trails.

Reservations

General Information

Overnight use: 50% discount for single site camping with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age, or Golden Access. Applies to fee for site occupied by the pass holder.

8 person maximum capacity per campsite. Camping is limited to 14 days. Trailers and RVs 21' max.

Obey all shellfish regulations.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $18 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $5 per vehicle per night

This is a first-come, first-served campground – reservations are not accepted. Pay upon arrival. 

Fee payment options: On-site Fee Machine. The Olympic National Forest has gone primarily cashless. Cash is not accepted on site.

A one story building made of wood, the Quilcene office is surrounded by trees, with a flagpole in the front.

Address: 295142 Highway 101 S. Quilcene, WA 98376
Phone: (360) 765-2200
Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.oly_so_admin@usda.gov

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 47.707902

Longitude: -122.893353

Directions

From Brinnon, WA travel north on US Highway 101 for 2 miles.

This popular campground is located directly on Hood Canal. The roads are paved, as well as the accessible sites.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Seal Rock is featured in this video:  Accessible Adventures - Do The Loop in the Olympic National Forest starting at 00:53.

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.

Nearby Trails

Recreation Opportunities

Picnicking Picnicking
Outdoor Science and Learning Outdoor Science and Learning
Water Activities Water Activities

Viewing WildlifeViewing Wildlife
Viewing SceneryViewing Scenery

SwimmingSwimming
Boating - Non-MotorizedBoating - Non-Motorized

Last updated July 2, 2025