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Collins Campground

Olympic National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: WA, WA

Price: From $14 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (2 reviews)

Season: May through October

Collins is a quiet campground located along the shore of the Duckabush River. Several of the campsites are near the river. There are 16 campsites, 10 that will accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs up to 21 feet in length.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing

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

Collins Campground is a quiet riverside location along the Duckabush River with 16 campsites offering fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, and drinking water. Google reviewers praise the river views, nearby trails, waterfall access, and excellent fishing opportunities.

Wildlife alert: Roosevelt Elk, American Black Bear, Northern Spotted Owl, and Puget Sound Garter Snake present in the area.

Insider tips for Collins Campground: Arrive early in the day — sites are first-come, first-served with no reservations. Bring cash to pay on-site; payment must be made in person at the campground. Six tent-only sites with parking spurs; ten mixed sites accommodate RVs up to 21 feet. Multiple river access points and nearby trailheads for hiking.

Skip Collins Campground if: You need RV hookups — none are available at the campground.. You prefer guaranteed reservations — this is first-come, first-served only.. You plan to visit outside May-October — the campground is seasonal..

Best time to visit Collins Campground: May-October — Official operating season for the campground..

Nearby campgrounds: Interrorem Cabin (QUILCENE, WA), Hamma Hamma Cabin (QUILCENE, WA), Falls View Campground (WA), Staircase Campground (Hoodsport, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Collins Campground

Cell signal at Collins Campground (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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    WA, WA★ 5 (2 reviews)From $14/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Collins is a quiet campground located along the shore of the Duckabush River. Several of the campsites are near the river. There are 16 campsites, 10 that will accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs up to 21 feet in length.

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    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    HookupsNo hookups.
    PetsAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsDrinking Water
    Recreation
    Picnic TablesFishing
    Family & Pets
    Vault Toilets

    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 — none are available at the campground.✕ You prefer guaranteed reservations — this is first-come, first-served only.✕ You plan to visit outside May-October — the campground is seasonal.

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Arrive early in the day

    sites are first-come, first-served with no reservations.

    Bring cash to pay on-site; payment must be made in person at the campground.

    Six tent-only sites with parking spurs; ten mixed sites accommodate RVs up to 21 feet.

    Multiple river access points and nearby trailheads for hiking.

    Best: May-October

    Official operating season for the campground.

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    at campground coordinates

    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: Roosevelt Elk, American Black Bear, Northern Spotted Owl, and Puget Sound Garter Snake present in the area.

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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    360-956-2402· Olympic National Forest
    Getting there →

    Travel US Highway 101 to the Duckabush Recreation Area, approximately 15 miles south of Quilcene. Turn west onto F.S. Road #2510 (Duckabush River Road) and drive 6 miles to the entrance of Collins Campground, which is located on the left side of the road.

    Campground entrance

    Google Maps API

    Community

    #community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

    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 Collins Campground cost per night?+
    Collins Campground costs $14 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Collins Campground open?+
    Collins Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Collins Campground have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Collins Campground?+
    Collins Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Collins Campground?+
    Collins 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 Collins Campground?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Collins Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Collins Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
    Collins Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

    Official resources

    Olympic National Forest - Collins Campground
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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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    $14 /night★ 5 (2)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    FAQ
    How much does Collins Campground cost per night?+
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    Does Collins Campground have hookups?+
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Interrorem Cabin

    QUILCENE, WA

    From $50/night

    Hamma Hamma Cabin

    QUILCENE, WA

    From $60/night

    Falls View Campground

    WA

    From $10/night

    Staircase Campground

    Hoodsport, WA

    From $24/night

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