U.S. Forest Service · Olympic National Forest · Washington

Collins Campground

Collins is a quiet campground located along the shore of the Duckabush River. Several of the campsites are near the river. There are 16 campsites, 10 that will accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs up to 21 feet in length. Six of the campsites are tent sites with spurs for parking.

Closed for the seasonFirst-come, first-served16 sitesFrom $14 per nightPets ok

Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.

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Duckabush River from Collins CampgroundCollins CampgroundCollins CampgroundCollins Campground
Photos courtesy of Olympic National Forest, Ebencalhoun (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Recreation.gov
1fire
active
Quinault Pile Rx (prescribed burn) · 48 mi away
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-16
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups10
Tent-only6
No reservations, so arrive before checkout on a weekday, usually 11 a.m. to noon, and take what is open. In season, weekends fill by Thursday. The first-come playbook

Site map

Campground map of Collins Campground
Campground map published by U.S. Forest Service on Recreation.gov, credited to Olympic National Forest. Open the image for full size.

Amenities & rules

PetsAllowed
FeesThe regular $14.00 camping fee will cover two licensed passenger vehicles and a maximum of eight persons. Golden Age/Access & Interagency Senior/Access cards are accepted for 50% reduced fee.

There are 16 campsites, 10 that will accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs up to 21 feet in length. Six of the campsites are tent sites with spurs for parking. Tables, fire rings, and vault toilets are available within the camp- ground. Potable water is provided east of the campground 1.5 miles, from a hand pump well at the trailhead near Interrorem Cabin. Please pack out your garbage and leave a clean campsite.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
SeasonSpring to 08/16
ForestOlympic National Forest
Fees$14/Night for single unit (Golden Age/Access& Interagency Senior/Access cards are accepted for 50% reduced fee.). $5/Extra passenger vehicle (over 2). Boat trailers and recreation trailers are not considered passenger vehicles.
RulesNo more than 8 people per campsite. Trailers and RVs 21' max.

Olympic National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Collins Campground30°40°50°60°70°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 38.9°F averageFebruary: 40.6°F averageMarch: 44.6°F averageApril: 49.1°F averageMay: 55.1°F averageJune: 59.2°F averageJuly: 64.4°F averageAugust: 64.1°F averageSeptember: 59.5°F averageOctober: 50.7°F averageNovember: 42.5°F averageDecember: 37.9°F averageTemp °F
The line is the average temperature at Quilcene 2 SW, 10 miles from the campground at 123 feet, station USC00456846 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020.

Getting there

Travel US Highway 101 to the Duckabush Recreation Area, approximately 15 miles south of Quilcene. Turn west onto F.S. Road #2510 (Duckabush River Road) and drive 6 miles to the entrance of Collins Campground, which is located on the left side of the road.

Coordinates47.6831° N, 123.0215° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Quinault Pile Rx

    48 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗5.5 mi
Outdoor gearSierra ↗15.2 mi
RV sales & serviceCamping World ↗15.5 mi

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Video

Collins Campground 1/2, Olympic National Park, WA

Worth a stop

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

The Brothers Wilderness begins about 0.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

Natural features

The campground sits along the shore of the Duckabush River.

Recreation

Hiking, fishing, hunting, waterfall viewing and river walks are possible in the area. The Duckabush trailhead is located one mile west of Collins Campground. Murhut Falls Trail #828 is 1.3 miles up # 2530 road. Interrorem Historic Cabin, Ranger Hole Trailhead (a trail to a popular fishing area), and Interrorem Interpretive Nature Trail are located 1.5 miles east of the campground. WARNING: River contains swift water, rapids, and waterfalls. Use extreme caution in or near the water.

Guidebooks for Washington

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Collins Campground?

No. Collins Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Forest Service

How much does it cost to camp at Collins Campground?

The regular $14.00 camping fee will cover two licensed passenger vehicles and a maximum of eight persons. Golden Age/Access & Interagency Senior/Access cards are accepted for 50% reduced fee.

Source: Forest Service

Is Collins Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Spring to 08/16.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Collins Campground have?

16 sites, including 10 standard sites without power and 6 tent-only sites.

Source: Forest Service

Are pets allowed at Collins Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Collins Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Forest Service

What is there to do at Collins Campground?

Hiking, fishing, hunting, waterfall viewing and river walks are possible in the area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What if Collins Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Seal Rock Campground (6.2 mi, first-come), Lena Lake Campground (7.5 mi, first-come), and Hamma Hamma Campground (7.6 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby