Brown Creek Campground
Open — The main campground operates seasonally from May through September with potable water available. Six sites remain open year-round without water. First-come, first-served only; no reservations accepted.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order.
National Forest Road No. 2880 - Temporary Closure
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.S0(a) & (b), to provide for public safety, the following act is prohibited within the Pacific Ranger District of the Olympic National Forest as described belo
Tunnel Creek Trail remains closed (12/23/2025)
To provide firefighter and public safety the Tunnel Creek Trail is closed due safety concerns including debris fall post the Tunnel Creek Fire.
Christmas Tree Permits available online!
Christmas tree permits are available to purchase online through Recreation.gov now. Details about designated cutting areas, dates, and types of trees that may be cut may be found here.
Reduced Bear Gulch Fire Area Closure (10/07/25)
The recent arrival of multiple days of rain reduced fire activity significantly. The threat of further damage from the fire is minimal.
Herbicide application on Olympic National Forest
The Olympic National Forest may be applying the herbicides glyphosate, clopyralid, triclopyr, aminopyralid, sulfometuron methyl, or imazapyr to noxious weeds or other invasive plant species from April 21, 2025 – April 20, 2026.
High Steel Bridge and surrounding area closed to pedestrians/off trail hiking
The High Steel Bridge is only open to persons traveling through on FSR 2340 via vehicle, hikers utilizing the High Steel Bridge Trail and South Fork Skokomish River users along with first responders and permitted use.
Multiple sections of Forest Service Road 29 closed due to road failure
This order prohibits motorized equipment or motor vehicle use on Forest Service Road 2900-070 from milepost 0.1 to 0.2 (Sitkum Gorge Bridge), and Forest Service Road 2900 (a-road) from mile post 23.8 to 24 (washout) and mile post 33.8 to 33.9 (washout).
Olympic National Forest camping stay limitations
Camping on the Olympic National Forest within the same developed recreation site is limited to 14 consecutive days. Camping on any National Forest System lands is limited to 21 days per calendar year.
Forest Service Road 2372 Partial Closure
Forest Service Road (FS) 2372 is closed to all motorized equipment and motor vehicle use from milepost 1.08 to mile post 1.20 due to road washout.
Alcohol ban in effect along Lake Cushman corridor
With support from the National Park Service, Mason County, Tacoma Power, Washington State Patrol, the Skokomish Tribe, and other local partners the Olympic National Forest implemented a revised forest order that adds an alcohol ban to the existing prohibitions on camping, fires, and overnight par
About
Brown Creek Campground is located along the shore of the South Fork Skokomish River at the confluence with Brown Creek in Olympic National Forest. The campground offers 20 sites nestled among evergreen conifers and hardwoods that provide ample shade. Twelve sites can accommodate trailers and RVs up to 21 feet in length, while eight sites are designated for tent camping. One site is ADA accessible. The main campground operates seasonally from May through September with potable water and vault toilets available. Six sites along Forest Road 2430 remain open year-round, though no water is available during the off-season. An accessible vault toilet near the Brown Creek Trailhead is also open year-round. The campground provides access to the Brown Creek Nature Loop Trail #877, a family-friendly interpretive trail perfect for morning walks or post-dinner strolls. The South Fork Skokomish River offers fishing opportunities, and the area is known for wildlife viewing. This is a first-come, first-served campground with no advance reservations accepted.
Directions
From Shelton, WA take US Highway 101 north for 6 miles. Turn west onto Skokomish Valley Road and follow for about 8 miles to the forest boundary. Continue on Forest Road 23 for about 5 miles to Forest Service Road 2353. Turn right and drive approximately 0.75 mile to the South Fork Skokomish River Bridge. Cross the bridge and make a sharp right turn onto Forest Service Road 2340. Brown Creek Campground is located 0.25 mile beyond this point.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $14 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 21ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 21ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| sm.fs.oly_so_admin@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (360) 765-2200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Brown Creek Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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