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Quinault area
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.
At a Glance
| Closest Towns: | Aberdeen, Forks |
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| Information Center: | Pacific Ranger District, Quinault Office |
General Information
Directions:From Port Angeles, WA take US Highway 101 West for 120 miles. ~ 3 hours drive time.
From Seattle, WA follow I-5 South to Exit 104, Highway 101 North, continue onto, WA-8 W to WA-12 W for 110 miles to Aberdeen. Then Head North on US Highway 101 for 45 miles. ~ 3 hours drive time
USGS Topo Maps Quinault & Colonel Bob:
Colonel Bob; Larson Creek; Stevens Creek; Burnt Hill; Quinault Lake East; Quinault Lake West; Finley Creek; Matheny Ridge.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at Quinault area
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Quinault area
- Campbell Tree Grove Campground
- Falls Creek Campground/Day Use Area
- Gatton Creek Campground/Day Use Area
- Willaby Campground/Day Use Area
RV Camping
Areas for RV Camping at Quinault area
Cabin Rentals
31 rooms available in the Historic Quinault Lodge, 16 fireplace units, 36 new lakeside units and 9 annex units.
Areas for Cabin Rentals at Quinault area
River and Stream Fishing
River and stream fising only. Fishing in Quinault Lake is restricted.
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Quinault area
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Quinault area
- Big Spruce Trailhead
- Colonel Bob Trail #851
- Colonel Bob Trailhead
- Colonel Bob Wilderness
- Falls Creek - South Shore Trailhead
- Fletcher Canyon Trail #857
- Fletcher Canyon Trailhead
- Gatton Creek Trail #888
- Gatton Creek Trailhead
- Gorge Bridge Trailhead
- Lake Lane Trailhead
- Lake Quinault Lodge
- Lower Pete's Creek Trail #858.1
- Pete's Creek Trail #858
- Pete's Creek Trailhead
- Quinault Loop Trail #854
- Quinault Lodge Trail #854.1
- Quinault National Recreation Trail System
- Quinault Rain Forest Nature Trail #855
- Quinault Rain Forest Trailhead
- West Fork Humptulips Trail #806
- Middle West Fork Humptulips Trailhead
- Switchback Trailhead
- Upper West Fork Humptulips Trailhead
- Willaby Creek Trail
- Wrights Canyon Trail/Trailhead
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Quinault area
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at Quinault area
Viewing Wildlife
Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Quinault area
Viewing Plants
Areas for Viewing Plants at Quinault area
- Campbell Tree Grove Campground
- Colonel Bob Trail #851
- Falls Creek Campground/Day Use Area
- Lake Quinault Lodge
- Pete's Creek Trail #858
- Quinault Loop Trail #854
- Quinault Rain Forest Nature Trail #855
- Willaby Campground/Day Use Area
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at Quinault area
Interpretive Areas
Areas for Interpretive Areas at Quinault area
- Gatton Creek Campground/Day Use Area
- Lake Quinault Lodge
- Quinault Loop Trail #854
- Quinault Rain Forest Nature Trail #855
- Willaby Campground/Day Use Area
Visitor Centers
The two-story historic Quinault Lodge was built in the mid-20s and has welcomed thousands of visitors from all over the world including President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the early 1930s.
Areas for Visitor Centers at Quinault area
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Quinault area