Willaby Campground
Olympic National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: Quinault, WA, WA
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (167 reviews)
Season: May through October
The forested slopes of Olympic National Park provide a scenic backdrop across Lake Quinault. Towering conifers including Sitka spruce, Douglas-fir, western hemlock and western red cedar provide dense shade for this beautiful setting. The forest floor is covered with lush rain forest plants including moss, ferns, false lily-of-the-valley and oxalis.The forest features 10 miles of hiking trails and many waterfalls within walking distance of the campground.
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
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Forested Olympic National Park setting with towering conifers and lake views, featuring 10 miles of hiking trails and waterfalls within walking distance. Highly rated by campers (4.6/5 stars) for peaceful lakeside camping and well-maintained facilities.
Wildlife alert: Roosevelt Elk, Snowshoe Hare, Common Raccoon, Steller's Jay, Barred Owl, and Common Garter Snake present in the area
Insider tips for Willaby Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Site #13 reported by campers as the best site for lake views Plan hiking and waterfalls within 10 minutes of campground
Skip Willaby Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal closure. You prefer less shade — dense forest coverage throughout.
Best time to visit Willaby Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Falls Creek Campground (Quinault, WA), Coho Campground (Quilcene, WA), Satsop Campground (Montesano, WA), Staircase Campground (Hoodsport, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Willaby Campground
Cell signal at Willaby 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.
The forested slopes of Olympic National Park provide a scenic backdrop across Lake Quinault. Towering conifers including Sitka spruce, Douglas-fir, western hemlock and western red cedar provide dense shade for this beautiful setting. The forest floor is covered with lush rain forest plants including moss, ferns, false lily-of-the-valley and oxalis.The forest features 10 miles of hiking trails and many waterfalls within walking distance of the campground.
Verified facts
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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 early
this is a popular federal campground
Site #13 reported by campers as the best site for lake views
Plan hiking and waterfalls within 10 minutes of campground
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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
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Getting there →
From Seattle Travel on 1-5 south to Olympia, take highway 101 N toward Aberdeen. Take state highway 8, this turns into highway 12 which will get you to Aberdeen. From Aberdeen, WA travel 40 miles north on Highway 101 to South Shore Road. Take South Shore road 1.5 miles to Willaby Campground. Entrance to campground is from the South Shore Road just beyond the Quinault Rain Forest Nature Trailhead.
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#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.
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