Willaby Campground
Open April 27 through October 30, 2026. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Some sites may be first-come, first-served. Bears are active in the area; proper food storage required. Boat inspections and fishing/boating permits required through the Quinault Indian Nation.
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…
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. Effective today, October 7, 2025, some Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest closures in the Skokomish, Duckabush, and Dosewallips areas have been…
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
Willaby Campground occupies a prime location on the south shore of glacially carved Lake Quinault within Olympic National Forest's temperate rainforest ecosystem. The campground offers 19 standard sites for tents, trailers, and RVs plus 2 walk-in tent sites, all nestled beneath towering Sitka spruce, Douglas-fir, western hemlock, and western red cedar. The dense forest canopy creates deep shade while the forest floor is blanketed with lush rain forest plants including moss, ferns, false lily-of-the-valley, and oxalis. Lake Quinault is part of the Quinault Indian Nation, so fishing and boating require permits purchased through local merchants or the Nation directly. The nearby Lake Quinault Lodge offers boat and kayak rentals, interpretive tours, a restaurant, and gift shop. The forest features 10 miles of hiking trails and numerous waterfalls within walking distance, including the Big Spruce Tree Trail, Forest Service Nature Trail, Kestner Homestead Trail, and Maple Glade Trail. For more adventurous outings, visitors can drive up the valley to hike along rivers or climb 4,200-foot Colonel Bob Peak for expansive mountain and valley views. Ocean beaches and the National Fish Hatchery are also nearby.
Directions
From Aberdeen, WA travel 40 miles north on Highway 101 to South Shore Road. Take South Shore Road 1.5 miles to Willaby Campground. Entrance is from South Shore Road just beyond the Quinault Rain Forest Nature Trail.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 16ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 16ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| sm.fs.oly_so_admin@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (360) 288-2525 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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