Hoh Rainforest Campground
Olympic National Park — lakeside
Location: Forks, WA, WA
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$48 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (388 reviews)
Season: May through October
The reservation season for the 2026 summer season for the Hoh campground is June 12, 2026 - September 6, 2026. Important information about booking windows: To better serve visitors, Hoh 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): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/hoh-rainforest-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Highly rated 4.7/5 stars with campers praising the beautiful Olympic National Park setting and riverside access. Offers a solid experience with amenities including showers, fire rings, and a camp host.
Wildlife alert: Roosevelt Elk, Northern Spotted Owl, Varied Thrush, Rufous Hummingbird, Douglas' Squirrel, Common Garter Snake, and Puget Sound Garter Snake present in the area.
Insider tips for Hoh Rainforest Campground: Book 6 months in advance for Loop A campsites, which release first in staggered block releases First-come-first-serve sites available; reviewers report success with sites like #14 near river access Access via Upper Hoh Road from Highway 101
Skip Hoh Rainforest Campground if: You need RV hookups — most sites have no hookups and are only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer staying outside seasonal operations — campground only open May through October.
Best time to visit Hoh Rainforest Campground: June-September — 2026 reservation season runs June 12 - September 6 per RIDB official booking window.
Nearby campgrounds: Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort & Campground (Olympic National Park, WA), Fairholme Campground (Port Angeles, WA), Littleton Horse Camp (WA), Kalaloch (Mile Post Marker157683, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Hoh Rainforest Campground
Cell signal at Hoh Rainforest Campground (Forks, WA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 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 for the 2026 summer season for the Hoh campground is June 12, 2026 - September 6, 2026. Important information about booking windows: To better serve visitors, Hoh 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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 6 months in advance for Loop A campsites, which release first in staggered block releases
First-come-first-serve sites available; reviewers report success with sites like #14 near river access
Access via Upper Hoh Road from Highway 101
2026 reservation season runs June 12 - September 6 per RIDB official booking window
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Access the Upper Hoh Road from Highway 101.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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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