Wynoochee Lake Shore Trailhead - Coho Campground
This is a day-use trailhead, not a campground. No overnight camping is available at the trailhead. Parking and trail access are available when Coho Campground is open, typically mid-May through early October. For camping, reserve a site at adjacent Coho Campground via Recreation.gov.
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 3:19PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures in the 90s to near 100 degrees and low temperatures in the mid 60s. This will pose a major 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...Until 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially those who are heat sensitive and those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.
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.
About
Wynoochee Lake Shore Trailhead provides access to the Wynoochee Lake Shore Trail #878 in Olympic National Forest's Quinault Area. This is a day-use trailhead, not a campground. The trailhead is located within Coho Campground on the west shore of Wynoochee Lake, surrounded by evergreen conifers and hardwoods. Parking is available at the walk-in parking lot or boat launch parking lot inside Coho Campground. While the trailhead itself does not have potable water, flush toilets and drinking water are accessible at Coho Campground when it is open during the summer season (typically mid-May through early October). For overnight camping, visitors should reserve sites at Coho Campground through Recreation.gov. The campground offers standard campsites, walk-in tent sites, a group site, and three yurts overlooking the lake. No fees are required to access the trailhead itself.
Directions
From Montesano, WA, head north on Wynoochee Valley Road (1 mile west of Montesano off Route 12). Drive 35 miles on Wynoochee Valley Road (Forest Service Road 22) to a major intersection, turn left to stay on FS Road 22, then turn right on Forest Service Road 2294 and drive about one mile to Coho Campground. The trailhead parking is at the walk-in or boat launch lots inside the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (360) 956-2402 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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