• Enjoy spectacular sunsets over Lake Quinault.glacier national park image by Melissa Schalke from Fotolia.com
  
  Located within the Olympic National Forest and adjacent to Olympic National Park, Lake Quinault is a picturesque spot for camping and enjoying outdoor pursuits. Elk, black bears, cougars, deer and waterfowl make their homes in the temperate rain forest. The forest itself is composed of huge ancient trees including Western Red Cedar, Douglas Fir and Sitka Spruce. Enjoy campgrounds that accommodate both tents and RVs and 10 miles of hiking trails near the lake.
  
  

Falls Creek Campground

• Find 27 tent and RV sites at Falls Creek, some of which overlook the lake. Tent campers reach nine of the campsites by crossing a foot bridge over the creek. RVs up to 16 feet in length have easy access; however, pull-through sites and RV hook-ups are not available. Campers can use seven water spigots, scattered around the grounds. Catch-and-release fishing is allowed, and anglers often catch Dolly Varden, cutthroat and rainbow trout and Quinault salmon. Sail on Lake Quinault and enjoy the campground's boat ramp and carry-down access. The United States Forest Service maintains the grounds and does not accept reservations.
  
  Pacific Ranger District--Quinault Office
  
  353 South Shore Road (P.O. Box 9)
  
  Quinault, WA 98575
  
  360-288-2525
  
  forestcamping.com
  
  

Willaby Creek Area

• This U.S.F.S. campground on the south side of Lake Quinault features a large open beach near the mouth of Willaby Creek, a favorite destination for picnickers and swimmers. Find 19 camping sites on the grounds, most of which provide some privacy because of the thick undergrowth in the surrounding trees. RV drivers may find it difficult to access some of the interior campground roads because of their high banks. Overflow parking is available for RVs up to 32 feet long after 6:00 pm in the boat trailer parking area. On a bike, access the 30-mile Lake Quinault Shore Loop from Willaby. The facilities are open from Memorial Day weekend through the end of October.
  
  Pacific Ranger District–Quinault Office
  
  353 South Shore Road (P.O. Box 9)
  
  Quinault, WA 98575
  
  360-288-2525
  
  forestcamping.com
  
  

Gatton Creek

• The U.S. Forest Service maintains a small campground with five walk-in tent sites and three day-use picnic areas at Gatton Creek. As many as 10 self-contained RVs can use the parking lot. A barrier-free toilet, campsite and picnic area allow wheelchair access. You won't find drinking water or a boat ramp at the campground, but you can enjoy excellent views across Lake Quinault to the tree-studded slopes of Olympic National Park. For hiking, access the Colonel Bob Trail, which includes a 7.2-mile climb to the summit of Colonel Bob Peak in the Colonel Bob Wilderness.
  
  Pacific Ranger District--Quinault Office
  
  353 South Shore Road (P.O. Box 9)
  
  Quinault, WA 98575
  
  360-288-2525
  
  forestcamping.com
  
  

Rainforest Resort Village and Lakeside RV Park

• Enjoy 31 RV sites in this campground, all with electricity and water. The village contains a general store, restaurant and gift shop. Canoe and kayak at this campground or enjoy swimming, photography and golf. Several walking trails of varying lengths begin at the resort. View the world's biggest spruce tree on the grounds and several other record-setting trees in the area.
  
  Rainforest Resort Village and Lakeside RV Park
  
  516 South Shore Road
  
  Quinault, WA 98575
  
  360-288-2535
  
  rainforestresort.com