Falls Creek Campground
Olympic National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: Quinault, WA, WA
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (104 reviews)
Season: May through October
With all campsites located near the shoreline of glacially carved Lake Quinault, visitors are sure to enjoy the beautiful shoreline and interpretive opportunities in the area. From old-growth trees in the surrounding rain forest to excellent fishing, Falls Creek Campground’s location is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.For facility specific information, please call (360) 288-2525.There are 31 campsites that can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs up to 16 feet in length, however no hook ups are pro
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, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Falls Creek Campground offers stunning shoreline access to glacially carved Lake Quinault with campsites near waterfalls and old-growth rainforest. The location provides excellent fishing, 10 miles of hiking trails, and waterfalls within walking distance.
Wildlife alert: Roosevelt Elk, Snowshoe Hare, Steller's Jay, Canada Goose, Barred Owl, Pacific Wren, and Common Garter Snake verified in the area.
Insider tips for Falls Creek Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 30 sites. Request walk-in campsites for more seclusion and closer lake access. Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available.
Skip Falls Creek Campground if: You need RV hookups — none are available at most sites.. You prefer isolation — campers report tight sites with audible neighbors and road noise.. You're traveling outside May-October — seasonal operations only..
Best time to visit Falls Creek Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Willaby Campground (Quinault, WA), Coho Campground (Quilcene, WA), Satsop Campground (Montesano, WA), Staircase Campground (Hoodsport, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Falls Creek Campground
Cell signal at Falls Creek Campground (Quinault, 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.
With all campsites located near the shoreline of glacially carved Lake Quinault, visitors are sure to enjoy the beautiful shoreline and interpretive opportunities in the area. From old-growth trees in the surrounding rain forest to excellent fishing, Falls Creek Campground’s location is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.For facility specific information, please call (360) 288-2525.There are 31 campsites that can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs up to 16 feet in length, however no hook ups are provided. Some sites are in wooded areas and others are not; many of the sites have a view of the lake.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 30 sites.
Request walk-in campsites for more seclusion and closer lake access.
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
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Getting there →
Take Highway 101 N toward Aberdeen. Take state highway 8, this turns into highway 12 which will get you to Aberdeen. 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.
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- 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.
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