Klahowya Campground
Open seasonally May through September. First-come, first-served only; no reservations accepted. Payment via on-site fee machine. Camping limited to 14 consecutive days per site and 21 days per calendar year on National Forest lands.
Heat Advisory issued June 11 at 12:38PM PDT until June 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures up to 90 to 95 degrees and low temperatures down to 60 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Foothills of the Western and Southern Olympic Peninsula, Lake Crescent Area Including US 101, and Lower Chehalis River Valley. * WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas away from water may see localized areas of major HeatRisk.
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. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
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 May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027.Applications will be conducted as planned in the Final EIS-Olympic…
FS-29 Road Restoration Closure
Construction on Forest Service Road (FSR) 29 is underway as we enter the final phase of repairs from the 2021 atmospheric river event. Temporary closures along the road and surrounding roads will occur between late April and October while crews complete major road and culvert improvements. This…
Lake Cushman area remains closed post Bear Gulch Fire (05/04/26)
May 2026: Since the beginning of the year crews have been performing mitigation and monitoring work along FS-24 and FS-2451. Hazard tree removal and trail rehabilitation is scheduled to occur this spring and summer. The Lake Cushman area will reopen when multiple safety, infrastructure, and visitor…
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. Otherwise, the bridge and surrounding area is closed to the public/foot traffic.
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.
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…
About
Klahowya Campground offers 64 well-spaced campsites nestled in a second-growth rainforest along the scenic Sol Duc River. Located 20 miles northeast of Forks on US Highway 101 near milepost 212, this Olympic National Forest campground provides a peaceful retreat with the sounds of the river and towering conifers. Facilities include potable water from faucets, both flush and vault toilets, fire rings and picnic tables at each site, and trash collection. The campground accommodates tents, trailers up to 30 feet at most sites, with some sites handling vehicles up to 40 feet. An accessible 0.3-mile interpretive nature trail called Pioneer Path winds through the forest, and an amphitheater hosts ranger programs during summer months. Recreational opportunities include fishing in the Sol Duc River and summer tubing or floating between day-use areas when water levels are low. The campground operates seasonally from May through September on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. Payment of $17 per night is made at the on-site fee machine.
Directions
From Forks, WA travel northeast on US Highway 101 for 20 miles. Klahowya Campground is north of US Highway 101, near milepost 212.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $17 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| sm.fs.oly_so_admin@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (360) 374-6522 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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