Queets Campground
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations accepted.
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
Queets Campground is one of Olympic National Park's most secluded and peaceful camping destinations, nestled along the banks of the Queets River in the park's southwestern corner. Due to a past mudslide that permanently closed the lower access route, the campground can only be reached via Upper Queets Road, which connects to Road 21 off Highway 101. This unique access situation ensures a quieter, more intimate camping experience compared to the park's more popular campgrounds. The campground features 20 first-come, first-served sites surrounded by old-growth forest and the sounds of the free-flowing Queets River, which supports one of the most productive salmon runs in the country. Each site includes a fire grate and picnic table. The Queets area is part of a largely intact watershed ecosystem, offering excellent opportunities for solitude, wildlife viewing, and hiking along the Queets River Trail. Visitors should come prepared for a primitive camping experience. The campground has vault toilets but no potable water, so campers must bring all drinking water. The remote location and lack of services make this an ideal destination for experienced campers seeking a genuine wilderness experience within Olympic National Park.
Directions
Queets Campground is only accessible from Upper Queets Road due to a past mudslide. Upper Queets Road is accessed from Road 21, which connects to Highway 101.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (360) 565-3130 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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