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Satsop Campground

Olympic National Forest — lakeside, hiking

Location: Montesano, WA, WA

Price: From $30 per night

Price range: $30–$50 per night

Rating: 3.2 out of 5 (4 reviews)

Season: May through October

Satsop Campground is located 2.5 miles east of Wynoochee Lake and near the West Fork of the Satsop River. The Satsop Campground is rich in heritage and part of the emerald paradise that is Olympic National Forest. Evergreen conifers and hardwoods provide a beautiful wooded setting.The campground offers 19 sites overall of which 7 standard campsites with full hookups that will accommodate trailers and RVs up to 30’ in length.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Electric Hookups

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

Satsop Campground offers a beautiful wooded setting in Olympic National Forest near Wynoochee Lake with abundant recreational opportunities including hiking, biking, fishing, and boating. Campers praise it as a great place with nice maintenance and pretty location, rated 4.4/5 stars.

Wildlife alert: Douglas' Squirrel, Townsend's Chipmunk, Common Loon, Canada Goose, American Common Merganser, Sooty Grouse, and three garter snake species (Puget Sound, Common, and Northwestern) documented in the area.

Insider tips for Satsop Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Only select sites have full hookups; most sites lack hookups Watch for tree roots and low branches that can damage canopies and RV equipment Gnat activity may vary by night; bug spray paradoxically attracted gnats on one reviewer's visit

Skip Satsop Campground if: You need hookups at your site — only select sites have them. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer spacious sites — campers note sites are close together.

Best time to visit Satsop Campground: August — Campground reopens and is nicely maintained; one reviewer camped in August 2025 post-reopening.

Nearby campgrounds: Coho Campground (Quilcene, WA), Lebar Horse Camp (WA), Brown Creek Campground (Quilcene, WA), Falls Creek Campground (Quinault, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Satsop Campground

Cell signal at Satsop Campground (Montesano, 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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    Montesano, WA, WA★ 3.2 (4 reviews)From $30/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Satsop Campground is located 2.5 miles east of Wynoochee Lake and near the West Fork of the Satsop River. The Satsop Campground is rich in heritage and part of the emerald paradise that is Olympic National Forest. Evergreen conifers and hardwoods provide a beautiful wooded setting.The campground offers 19 sites overall of which 7 standard campsites with full hookups that will accommodate trailers and RVs up to 30’ in length.

    Best for:HikersFamiliesSites:TentRV
    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
    Max RV30 ft
    Hookups7 electric sites
    ADA sites10 sites
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsDrinking Water
    Recreation
    Picnic TablesDump Station
    Family & Pets
    Flush ToiletsElectric Hookups

    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 hookups at your site — only select sites have them✕ You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only✕ You prefer spacious sites — campers note sites are close together

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    this is a popular federal campground

    Only select sites have full hookups; most sites lack hookups

    Watch for tree roots and low branches that can damage canopies and RV equipment

    Gnat activity may vary by night; bug spray paradoxically attracted gnats on one reviewer's visit

    Best: August

    Campground reopens and is nicely maintained; one reviewer camped in August 2025 post-reopening

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

    Live
    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: Douglas' Squirrel, Townsend's Chipmunk, Common Loon, Canada Goose, American Common Merganser, Sooty Grouse, and three garter snake species (Puget Sound, Common, and Northwestern) documented in the area.

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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    1111111111· Olympic National Forest
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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 right (east). Drive about 1 mile and stay left at the Y. Drive another mile or so and the campground will be on your right.

    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 Satsop Campground cost per night?+
    Satsop Campground costs $30–$50 per night. Hookup options: Full hookups available on select sites
    What season is Satsop Campground open?+
    Satsop Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Satsop Campground have hookups?+
    Full hookups available on select sites
    What is the maximum RV length at Satsop Campground?+
    Satsop Campground can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet.
    How do I make reservations at Satsop Campground?+
    Satsop 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 Satsop Campground?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Satsop Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Satsop Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
    Satsop Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

    Official resources

    Coho & Satsop Facebook Page
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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
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    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
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    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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    $30 /night★ 3.2 (4)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    FAQ
    How much does Satsop Campground cost per night?+
    What season is Satsop Campground open?+
    Does Satsop Campground have hookups?+
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Coho Campground

    Quilcene, WA

    From $35/night

    Lebar Horse Camp

    WA

    From $14/night

    Brown Creek Campground

    Quilcene, WA

    From $14/night

    Falls Creek Campground

    Quinault, WA

    From $25/night

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