Klahanie Campground
Closed — Closed since 2018 due to hazard trees and flooding concerns. The Forest Service is conducting planning and analysis for potential future reopening.
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
Klahanie Campground is located on the South Fork Calawah River in Olympic National Forest, seven miles northeast of Forks. The campground features a typical temperate coastal rainforest canopy with old growth spruce exceeding 8 feet in diameter, hanging mosses, and a lush carpet of wood sorrel and sword fern. The location provides an inexpensive base camp for exploring the unique shops and events of Forks, as well as the spectacular surrounding landscape. The campground is 20 minutes from the rugged Pacific Ocean coast and La Push cultural center for the Quileute People, 25 minutes from the Bogachiel Rain Forest, and an hour from Cape Flattery bluffs and the Makah Cultural Center. The campground has been closed since 2018 due to safety concerns over hazard trees and frequent flooding resulting from its location within the Calawah River's floodplain. The Forest Service has conducted stakeholder engagement and planning processes to develop a sustainable recreation plan for potentially reopening the campground. A Phase 1 decision was signed in March 2025 that includes analysis for removing facilities from the lower floodplain segment of the site. Prior to closure, the campground offered 20 campsites and operated seasonally from spring through fall.
Directions
From Forks, travel north on US Highway 101 for one mile. Turn east onto Forest Service Road 29 (also known as Sitkum-Sol Duc Road and the A-Road) and drive 5 miles. The campground is on the south side of the road.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 21ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 21ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (360) 956-2402 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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