Falls Creek Campground/Day Use Area

Area Status: Closed

Family enjoying the end of summer at Falls Creek Campground.

Falls Creek Campground is located on the south shore of Quinault Lake next to Falls Creek, a crystal clear stream, in the temperate rainforest. A beautiful stand of conifers within the campground provide a dense overstory. A lush understory of rainforest plants provide a scenic setting for a relaxing camp. The forested slopes of the Olympic National Park provide a scenic backdrop across Quinault Lake. Access to the Quinault National Recreation Trail System from the campground. A short walk along the lake shore brings you to Quinault Lodge.

There are 21 campsites that accommodate tents, trailers and RV’s. There are also 10 walk-in sites for tent camping. Accessible campsites are available.

A day use area within the campground provides a picnic shelter with 4 tables. There also four individual day use sites on the lake that provide picnic tables. Two ADA accessible parking spaces available in the day use parking area. The flush toilet is in the campground and is accessible.

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Falls Creek campground, path to day use area

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At a Glance

Current Conditions:	June 28, 2024 - Campground is scheduled to open July 4, 2024 at 11 a.m. Reservations are now open at Recreation.gov. There are also 10 sites with first come, first serve availability.
Reservations:	Reservations available online at Recreation.gov.
Fees:	Camping: $25/night per vehicle unit $25/night per walk-in unit $5/extra per vehicle Day use: free
Usage:	Heavy
Restrictions:	Trailers and RVs 16' max.
Closest Towns:	Aberdeen, WA
Water:	Potable Water
Restroom:	Flush Toilet (1)
Passes:	50% discount for single site camping with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age, or Golden Access.
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Pacific Ranger District, Quinault office

General Information

Directions:

From Aberdeen, WA drive Highway 101 north 41 miles to Quinault Lake South Shore Road (66 miles south of Forks.) Turn onto South Shore Road. Falls Creek Campground is about three miles from 101, on the Quinault Lake South Shore Road, just beyond the Pacific Ranger District, Quinault Office.

Note: The turn off the South Shore Road into the campground is a very sharp left turn.

General Notes:

Falls Creek Campground Sign & Day Use Area

Falls Creek Campground entrance sign.jpg Falls Creek day use area near Quinault Lake.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

There are 21 campsites that accommodate tents, trailers and RV’s. There are also 10 walk-in sites for tent camping.

RV Camping

Reservation Info	Not reservable
Pavement Type for Parking	No
Hookup - Water	No
Hookup - Sewer	No
Dump Stations	No
Hookups - Electric	No

Viewing Wildlife

Viewing Plants

A beautiful stand of conifers provide a dense overstory. A lush emerald understory of rainforest plants provide a very scenic setting for a relaxing camp. The forested slopes of the Olympic National Park provide a scenic backdrop across Quinault Lake.