Falls Creek Campground

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. The forest features 10 miles of hiking trails and many waterfalls within walking distance of the campground. Lake Quinault is managed by the Quinault Indian Nation, so you must have a fishing permit and/or boat permit through the Quinault Indian Nation; both may be purchased through local merchants. Lake Quinault Lodge offers boat and kayak rentals as well as a number of interpretive tours. There are 31 campsites that can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs up to 16 feet in length, however no hookups are provided. Some sites are in wooded areas and others are not, and many of the sites have a view of the lake. The campground has a potable water system, a barrier-free flush toilet, and several accessible camp and picnic sites. Three day use picnic sites are located along the shoreline, and a large covered shelter on the shore, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, provides room for large families or groups. 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, and the forest floor is covered with lush rain forest plants including moss, ferns, false lily-of-the-valley and oxalis. Nearby, Lake Quinault Lodge and Rainforest Resort offer restaurants and gift shops. Short trails in the area include the Big Spruce Tree Trail, the Forest Service Rainforest Nature Loop, the Kestner Homestead Trail, and the Maple Glade Trail. Explore the ocean beaches close by as well as the National Fish Hatchery, or for a more adventuresome day, drive up the valley to hike along the rivers or climb the 4,200 ft. Colonel Bob Peak for expansive views of the mountains and valleys on a clear day.