Fairholme Campground
Olympic National Park — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Port Angeles, WA, WA
Price: From $24 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (384 reviews)
Season: May through October
The reservation season the 2026 summer season for Fairholme Campground is May 15, 2026 - September 29, 2026. Important information about booking windows: To better serve visitors, Fairholme Campground will be releasing campsites in a series of three staggered block releases by loop. These block releases will be 6 months in advance, two weeks in advance, and 4 days in advance.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/fairholme-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Fairholme offers stunning lakeside views on Lake Crescent within Olympic National Park with excellent amenities including showers, a boat launch, and fishing access. Campers consistently praise the beautiful waterfront sites and convenient assigned parking.
Wildlife alert: Olympic Black Bear present in the area; also Douglas's Squirrel, American Dipper, and Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis pickeringii) documented within 8km.
Insider tips for Fairholme Campground: Book B loop campsites 6 months in advance for best selection; staggered releases also occur 2 weeks and 4 days before arrival. Site 86 is highly rated as a waterfront site, but involves a walk to reach it. Firewood is available for purchase on-site. Located 45 minutes from Port Angeles and 30 minutes from Forks via Camp David Road.
Skip Fairholme Campground if: You need electric hookups — most sites have no hookups.. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations only May through October.. You prefer spontaneous bookings — this federal campground requires early reservations..
Best time to visit Fairholme Campground: May-September — Official reservation season runs May 15 - September 29, 2026. Campground operates seasonally May through October..
Nearby campgrounds: Littleton Horse Camp (WA), Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort & Campground (Olympic National Park, WA), Hoh Rainforest Campground (Forks, WA), Dungeness Forks Campground (WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Fairholme Campground
Cell signal at Fairholme Campground (Port Angeles, WA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
The reservation season the 2026 summer season for Fairholme Campground is May 15, 2026 - September 29, 2026. Important information about booking windows: To better serve visitors, Fairholme Campground will be releasing campsites in a series of three staggered block releases by loop. These block releases will be 6 months in advance, two weeks in advance, and 4 days in advance.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook B loop campsites 6 months in advance for best selection; staggered releases also occur 2 weeks and 4 days before arrival.
Site 86 is highly rated as a waterfront site, but involves a walk to reach it.
Firewood is available for purchase on-site.
Located 45 minutes from Port Angeles and 30 minutes from Forks via Camp David Road.
Official reservation season runs May 15 - September 29, 2026. Campground operates seasonally May through October.
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Getting there →
Fairholme lies on the west side of Lake Cresent within Olympic National Park, about a 45-minute drive from Port Angeles and a 30-minute drive from Forks. Fairholme Campground is accessed by Camp David Jr. Road, off US Highway 101.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Olympic National Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Olympic National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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