Fairholme Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Reopens May 15, 2026. The 2026 reservation season runs May 15 through September 29 via Recreation.gov. After reservations end, the campground may operate first-come, first-served until closing in late September or early October depending on weather. Limited to 7 consecutive nights during reservation season and 21 total nights per calendar year across all Olympic National Park campgrounds.
North Shore Road Construction July 9 - Sept 22, 2025
A section of N Shore Rd near mile 10.2 is closed to all traffic so crews can fortify the actively eroding road and ensure long-term access. The Quinault Ranger Station is open. Graves Creek and North Fork areas cannot be reached by S Shore Rd. See alert.
South Shore Road Closed Outside of Park Boundary
South Shore Road – which is maintained by Jefferson County – is closed due to a major wash-out. The Graves Creek and North Fork Trailheads and Campgrounds cannot be reached via N Shore Rd due to essential repair work that began on July 9.
Staircase Area and North Fork Skokomish Drainage Closed due to Bear Gulch Fire
For a full list of closed trails and campsites, visit our Fire Conditions and Updates page. For fire news releases and maps, visit the Bear Gulch Fire InciWeb page.
Campfire Ban Begins August 1 in Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest
Due to persistent hot and dry conditions, all campfires will be prohibited in Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest starting at 12 a.m. on August 1. This applies to anything that produces ash, including charcoal grills.
Rialto Beach - Mora Road Repair Will Require Single-Lane Traffic, Up to 20-minute Delays
Starting on September 9, crews will stabilize and repair Mora Road - the road to Rialto Beach. The work will require single-lane traffic through the 0.25-mile work zone and may result in 20-minute delays.
About
Fairholme Campground is nestled on the western shore of Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park, surrounded by steep mountains and old-growth forest. The campground offers 88 sites including both walk-in lakefront campsites with lake views and drive-in sites set among towering trees. Lake Crescent is a glacially carved lake with crystal-clear azure waters plunging to 624 feet deep, created by ice sheets thousands of years ago. The campground serves as an ideal base camp for exploring Olympic National Park, positioned between Port Angeles (with access to Hurricane Ridge) and popular western park destinations like Rialto Beach, Hoh Rainforest, and Ruby Beach. A boat launch adjacent to the campground provides easy water access for paddling and boating. Nearby hiking trails include Marymere Falls, Mount Storm King, and Sol Duc Falls, with the Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort also within reach. The Olympic Discovery Trail is located about 2 miles west on Highway 101. Fairholme operates as a reservation-only campground during peak season, with sites released in staggered blocks by loop: B loop and most walk-to sites 6 months in advance, C loop 2 weeks in advance, and A loop 4 days in advance. The campground features flush toilets, potable water during operating season, and an RV dump station at the boat launch. Maximum vehicle length is 21 feet due to narrow roads with tight turns and low tree branches.
Directions
Fairholme Campground is located on the west side of Lake Crescent within Olympic National Park, about 45 minutes west of Port Angeles and 30 minutes east of Forks. Access via Camp David Jr. Road off US Highway 101.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $24 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 21ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 21ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (360) 565-3130 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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