Coho Campground

Olympic National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Quilcene, WA, WA

Price: From $35 per night

Price range: $35–$90 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (298 reviews)

Season: May through October

Coho Campground is situated on the west shore of Wynoochee Lake, part of the emerald paradise that is Olympic National Forest. Evergreen conifers and hardwoods provide a beautiful wooded setting.The campground offers 44 standard campsites that will accommodate tents, trailers and RVs up to 36’ in length. Two group sites will accommodate up to 16 people each.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/coho-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Coho Campground sits on the west shore of Wynoochee Lake in Olympic National Forest with evergreen conifers and hardwoods providing a beautiful wooded setting. Google reviewers consistently praise it as a hidden gem with friendly staff, clean facilities, and excellent hiking and swimming opportunities.

Wildlife alert: Douglas' Squirrel, Townsend's Chipmunk, Common Loon, Canada Goose, American Common Merganser, American Dipper, Common Garter Snake, and Northwestern Garter Snake documented within 8km.

Insider tips for Coho Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand No showers available but lake swimming is excellent Bring wipes for personal hygiene Working Forest Nature Trail is a 1/2-mile accessible interpretive trail within the campground

Skip Coho Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites, suitable for self-contained RVs only. You require shower facilities—not available at this campground. You need year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only.

Best time to visit Coho Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Satsop Campground (Montesano, WA), Falls Creek Campground (Quinault, WA), Willaby Campground (Quinault, WA), Lebar Horse Camp (WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Coho Campground

Cell signal at Coho Campground (Quilcene, WA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Quilcene, WA, WA★ 4.6 (298 reviews)From $35/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Coho Campground is situated on the west shore of Wynoochee Lake, part of the emerald paradise that is Olympic National Forest. Evergreen conifers and hardwoods provide a beautiful wooded setting.The campground offers 44 standard campsites that will accommodate tents, trailers and RVs up to 36’ in length. Two group sites will accommodate up to 16 people each.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV32 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites46 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic TablesDump Station
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites, suitable for self-contained RVs only✕ You require shower facilities—not available at this campground✕ You need year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

No showers available but lake swimming is excellent

Bring wipes for personal hygiene

Working Forest Nature Trail is a 1/2-mile accessible interpretive trail within the campground

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Douglas' Squirrel, Townsend's Chipmunk, Common Loon, Canada Goose, American Common Merganser, American Dipper, Common Garter Snake, and Northwestern Garter Snake documented within 8km.

Location

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Getting there →

From Route 12 via Montesano: Turn north on Wynoochee Valley Road, 1 mile west of Montesano. Drive 35 miles on Wynoochee Valley Road and Forest Road 22 to a major intersection. Turn left to stay on FR-22. Drive a short distance and turn right on Forest Road 2294. Drive 1 mile to the campground.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Olympic National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Olympic National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Coho Campground cost per night?+
Coho Campground costs $35–$90 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Coho Campground open?+
Coho Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Coho Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Coho Campground?+
Coho Campground can accommodate RVs up to 32 feet.
How do I make reservations at Coho Campground?+
Coho Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Coho Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Coho Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Coho Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Coho Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$35 /night★ 4.6 (298)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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