Brown Creek Campground
The main campground is open for the 2026 season from May 15 through September 4. Six sites along Forest Road 2430 are open year-round but lack potable water during the off-season. All sites are first-come, first-served with no reservations. 14-day maximum stay limit in effect.
Fire Weather Watch issued July 21 at 1:55PM PDT until July 23 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Fire Weather Watch for lightning and gusty outflow winds, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 655 Black Hills and Southwest Interior Lowlands and Fire Weather Zone 659 West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet. * LIGHTNING...Isolated to scattered thunderstorm coverage is possible across the southern Cascade Mountains and portions of southwest Washington. Thunderstorms will develop late Wednesday night and move from south to north across the area. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Any storms that develop will be capable of gusty and erratic outflow winds between 25 and 30 miles per hour. Outflow winds can occur ahead of and behind storms and cause erratic wind directions. * IMPACTS...Scattered lightning in dry fuels can cause multiple fire starts. Thunderstorms can also bring sudden sharp wind shifts on existing fires, causing rapid changes in a fire's rate of spread and direction of spread. Thunderstorm outflow winds can be a threat for several hours following the start of a new lightning-caused fire. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding area.
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 3:19PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures in the 90s to near 100 degrees and low temperatures in the mid 60s. This will pose a major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Foothills of the Western and Southern Olympic Peninsula, Middle Chehalis River Valley, Southern Hood Canal, Foothills and Valleys of Thurston and Lewis Counties, Lowlands of Lewis and Southern Thurston Counties, and Olympia and Southern Puget Sound. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially those who are heat sensitive and those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.
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.
About
Brown Creek Campground occupies a forested setting along the South Fork Skokomish River at the confluence with Brown Creek in Olympic National Forest. Evergreen conifers and hardwoods provide ample shade throughout the campground. The 20 campsites include 12 that can accommodate trailers and RVs up to 21 feet, 8 tent-only sites, and one ADA-accessible site. All camping is first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. The main campground operates seasonally from mid-May through early September, with potable water and vault toilets available during this period. Six sites along Forest Road 2430 remain open year-round, though water is not available during the off-season. A vault toilet at the nearby Brown Creek Trailhead is accessible year-round. The family-friendly Brown Creek Nature Loop Trail can be accessed directly from the campground. Campers should be aware that bears and other wildlife are present in the area, and food storage containers are required. Theft has been reported in the area, and a 14-day maximum stay limit applies.
Directions
From Shelton, WA take US Highway 101 north for 6 miles. Turn west onto Skokomish Valley Road and follow it about 8 miles to the forest boundary. Continue on Forest Road 23 for approximately 5 miles to Forest Service Road 2353. Turn right and drive about 3/4 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 1/4 mile ahead.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $14 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 21ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 21ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (360) 765-2200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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