Falls View Campground
Falls View Campground currently offers 11 sites. Small RVs can be accommodated, but no hookups are provided. There is a short scenic loop trail that offers visitors a view of a cascading waterfall one hundred feet into the Big Quilcene River.
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
| Standard, no hookups | 24 |
Site map
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Fees | Regular $10.00 camping fee cover two licensed passenger vehicles and a maximum of eight people (50% reduced fee with Interagency Senior/Access and Golden Age/Access passes). |
Two separate camping loops will accommodate different types of camping vehicles. The right loop offers 14 trailer/RV sites, including six pull through sites for larger RV’s. Some will accept trailers or motorhomes up to 35 feet. No hookups are provided. The left loop has 16 camper/tent sites. NO water. Restrooms and garbage cans are available in each loop. Table and firepits are available at each campsite. A picnic area with four tables is located in the left loop near the waterfall.
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 09/03 |
| Forest | Olympic National Forest |
| Fees | $10/Night for single unit (50% reduced fee with Interagency Senior/Access and Golden Age/Access passes). $5/Extra passenger vehicle (over 2) Note: Boat and recreation trailers are not considered passenger vehicles |
| Rules | No more than 8 people per campsite. All pets must be on leash. Trailers and RVs 21' max. |
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Getting there
Falls View Campground is located 3.5 miles south of Quilcene on U.S. Highway 101. Campground is on right side of road.
| Coordinates | 47.7896° N, 122.9255° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sierra ↗ | 13.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | Camping World ↗ | 13.8 mi |
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Worth a stop
- 1.9 miLower Big Quilcene Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 7.7 miDead Fall Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miFalls View Canyon1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.1 miFalls View Loop ↗0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.9 miMt. Walker1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.1 miRainbow0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.2 miElbo Creek2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.9 miLower Big Quilcene ↗6.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.1 miFalls View Canyon Trailhead ↗Olympic National Forest
- 1 miMt. Walker Lower Trailhead ↗Olympic National Forest · Season Spring - as weather allows
- 1.3 miElbo Creek Trailhead ↗Olympic National Forest
- 1.9 miLower Big Quilcene Trailhead ↗Olympic National Forest
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 5.3 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 5.3 miBuckhorn Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 44,270 acres
- 7.8 miThe Brothers Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 16,297 acres
- 12.5 miDaniel J. Evans Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 876,447 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 sits in a forest of conifers and rhododendrons located high above the Big Quilcene River. A short scenic loop trail offers visitors a view of a cascading waterfall one hundred feet into the Big Quilcene River.
Recreation
Camping, hiking, scenery, fishing and picnicking. Other opportunities in the area include Mt. Walker Viewpoint located 1.5 miles south of the campground, 4 miles up a one lane gravel road (not recommended for vehicles pulling trailers or motor homes). The road leads to the Mt. Walker summit, an elevation of 2,835 feet. There are excellent views of Puget Sound, Seattle, Mt. Rainier, Mt. Baker, Mt. Buckhorn, Mt. Jupiter, and Mt. Constance on a clear day. On even clearer days, you may be able to see the Space Needle or Mt. Helens. Nearby Hood Canal and Quilcene Bay are known for their oysters and clam beds with swimming, boating and waterskiing also available. Many hikes are within ½ to one-hour drive from Falls View Campground.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Falls View Campground?
No. Falls View 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 Falls View Campground?
Regular $10.00 camping fee cover two licensed passenger vehicles and a maximum of eight people (50% reduced fee with Interagency Senior/Access and Golden Age/Access passes).
Source: Forest Service
Is Falls View Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May to 09/03.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Falls View Campground have?
24 sites, including 24 standard sites without power.
Source: Forest Service
Are pets allowed at Falls View Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Falls View Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Forest Service
What is there to do at Falls View Campground?
Camping, hiking, scenery, fishing and picnicking. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Falls View Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Seal Rock Campground (5.8 mi, first-come), Collins Campground (8.6 mi, first-come), and Dungeness Forks Campground (15.4 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby