There are 16 campgrounds within Olympic National Park, operated by the National Park Service (NPS). Most of the campgrounds are able to accommodate recreational vehicles up to 21 feet long, but hook-ups and showers are not available. Graves Creek, with 30 campsites, and North Fork, with nine, are located in the Quinault Rainforest area. Both are open year round, but can only accommodate RVs during the summer. Graves Creek has running water during the summer. Hoh, located along the Hoh River is open year round with running water throughout the year. There are 88 campsites, and they offer campfire programs during the summer months. Mora has 94 campsites, is open year round with running water and is located in the temperate rainforest area at an elevation of 520 feet. Most campgrounds charge $12 per night as of 2011. Dump stations are available at Fairholme, Hoh, Kalaloch, Mora and Sol Duc for a $5 fee.
The Hard Rain Cafe RV Park is located at the entrance to the Hoh Rainforest. It features electric, water and sewer and offers warm showers. The park can accommodate large motor homes. With the Hoh River only a half mile from the parking lot, there is fishing, kayaking and rafting. Rangers host campfire talks about the forests and local history. Camping fees are $19 a night for as many as four people and an additional $2 for each extra person as of 2011.
The Rain Forest Resort Village is located at the south entrance by Lake Quinault. The RV park has 31 back-in sites with water and electric hook-ups. Situated by the lake, even large RVs can be accommodated. Walking trails begin from the resort and enter the rainforest where you encounter streams, creeks, waterfalls, wildlife and some of the largest trees in the world. Tours are available throughout the year and depart from the Lake Quinault Lodge. A nine-hole golf course is located next to the resort. The resort charges $26.93 plus tax per night as of 2011.
The Sol Duc RV park, located north of the Hoh Rainforest, offers 17 back-in campsites with electric and water hook-ups. Public restrooms and showers are not available, but hot spring pools are nearby, along with dining and shopping. Even if you don't stay here, it may be worthwhile to visit for a soak in the pools. The cost for camping is $29 per night as of 2011. Additional fees are charged for using the hot spring pools.
A Wilderness Camping Permit is required for any overnight stays in the park's wilderness. The NPS recommends checking to see if reservations are required at the campground of your choice. NPS also advises that you check the weather forecast prior to your visit because of the variability of the weather in Olympic.
