Dungeness Forks Campground
Dungeness-Forks Campground is located at the fork of the Dungeness and Graywolf Rivers and is a shaded, forested area with evergreen conifers. There are 10 campsites that will accommodate tents. Trailers and motorhomes are not recommended due to steep one lane unpaved road access.
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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Site mix
| Tent-only | 10 |
Site map
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Fees | Regular $14.00 camping fee covers two licensed passenger vehicles and a maximum of eight people. (50% reduced fee with Golden Age/Access & Interagency Senior/Access passes.). |
There are 10 campsites that will accommodate tents. Trailers and motorhomes are not recommended due to steep one lane unpaved road access. Tables, fire rings and vault toilets are available. Elevation is 1000 feet. Please pack out your garbage and leave a clean campsite.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May to 09/23 |
| Forest | Olympic National Forest |
| Fees | $14/Night for single unit. (50% reduced fee with Golden Age/Access & Interagency Senior/Access passes.). $5/Extra passenger vehicles (over 2). Boat and recreation trailers are not considered passenger vehicles. |
| Rules | Maximum stay is 14 days. Pets must be leashed. No more than 8 people per campsite. No trailers or RVs. |
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Getting there
Travel US Highway 101 north to Sequim Bay State Park. Turn left across from State Park on Louella Road. Drive 1 mile to Palo Alto Road. Turn left and drive 4 miles to FS Road #2880, turn right and drive 1 mile to campground.
| Coordinates | 47.9746° N, 123.1109° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Upper Dungeness #833 and Royal Creek #832 require a Recreation Pass at the trailhead.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 5.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 7.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | Peninsula RV ↗ | 7.8 mi |
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Worth a stop
- 2.8 mi
- 5.5 miSnow Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.9 miGray Wolf3.6 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 1.4 miCat Creek Loop0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.8 miGold Creek ↗6.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 2.8 miLower Dungeness ↗6.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 2.9 miNed Hill1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.3 miGray Wolf/Camp Tony0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.9 miGray Wolf Trailhead ↗Olympic National Forest · Season Mid-Spring
- 2.8 miLower Dungeness/Gold Creek Trailhead ↗Olympic National Forest · Season Mid-Spring
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
Buckhorn Wilderness begins about 4.4 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 4.4 miBuckhorn Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 44,270 acres
- 6.6 miDaniel J. Evans Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 876,447 acres
- 12.4 miDungeness National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 1,442 acres
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.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
The campground is located at the confluence of the Dungeness and Graywolf Rivers in a shaded forested area.
Recreation
Camping, fishing and hunting are possible. Nearby hiking trails within 10 miles of campground include Graywolf #834, Upper and Lower Dungeness #833, Royal Creek #832 and Tubal Cain #840.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Dungeness Forks Campground?
No. Dungeness Forks 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 Dungeness Forks Campground?
Regular $14.00 camping fee covers two licensed passenger vehicles and a maximum of eight people. (50% reduced fee with Golden Age/Access & Interagency Senior/Access passes.).
Source: Forest Service
Is Dungeness Forks Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May to 09/23.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Dungeness Forks Campground have?
10 sites, including 10 tent-only sites.
Source: Forest Service
Are pets allowed at Dungeness Forks Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Dungeness Forks Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Forest Service
What is there to do at Dungeness Forks Campground?
Camping, fishing and hunting are possible. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Dungeness Forks Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Deer Park Campground (7.1 mi, first-come), Falls View Campground (15.4 mi, first-come), and Collins Campground (20.6 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby