Queets Campground
Open year-round, first-come first-served with self-registration. Subject to short-notice closure during severe weather. Both Upper and Lower Queets roads are currently open. No potable water available.
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 3:30AM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures up to 90 to 95 degrees expected and low temperatures from 55 to 60 degrees. This will pose a moderate 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...From 10 AM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * 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.
About
Queets Campground sits in a quiet, remote corner of Olympic National Park's temperate rainforest along the Queets River. This 20-site primitive campground provides a true wilderness experience for those willing to make the journey via the Upper Queets Road, the only access point since a past mudslide severed the lower road connection. The area receives over 100 inches of rain annually, creating a lush landscape of towering Sitka spruce, western red cedar, and moss-draped bigleaf maples. The campground operates year-round on a first-come, first-served basis at $15 per night, with self-registration at the campground. Facilities are basic: pit toilets are available but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. Campfires are permitted in designated fire grates when no fire ban is in effect. The Queets Ranger Station nearby is unstaffed. This area serves as a launching point for the Queets River Trail, a challenging backcountry route that follows the river deep into the park's interior. Backpackers venturing beyond the campground need wilderness permits and bear canisters. Pets are allowed in the campground on leash but are prohibited on trails. A boat launch at the campground provides river access.
Directions
Queets Campground is only accessible from the Upper Queets Road. Take Highway 101 to Road 21 (near the town of Queets), then follow Road 21 to Upper Queets Road. The lower Queets Road access was cut off by a past mudslide.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| 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 | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (360) 565-3130 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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