Satsop Campground
Satsop Campground is located 2.5 miles east of Wynoochee Lake and near the West Fork of the Satsop River. The Satsop Campground is rich in heritage and part of the emerald paradise that is Olympic National Forest. Evergreen conifers and hardwoods provide a beautiful wooded setting.
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Site mix
| RV with electric | 7 |
| Tent-only | 7 |
| Group sites | 2 |
| RV, no hookups | 2 |
| Group tent areas | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
19 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Hike In | Group | Partial | No | No / No | 16 / – | Yes | Yes | ||
| 11 | Hike In | Tent only | Partial | No | No / No | 8 / – | Yes | |||
| 12 | Hike In | Tent only | Partial | No | No / No | 8 / – | Yes | |||
| 13 | Hike In | Tent only | Partial | No | No / No | 8 / – | Yes | |||
| 14 | Hike In | Tent only | Partial | No | No / No | 8 / – | Yes | |||
| 15 | Hike In | Group tent | Partial | No | No / No | 16 / – | Yes | |||
| 01 | Satsop | RV electric | 30 | Partial | 5/15/20/30 amp | Yes / Yes | 8 / – | Yes | ||
| 02 | Satsop | RV electric | 30 | Partial | 5/15/20/30 amp | Yes / Yes | 8 / – | Yes | Yes | |
| 03 | Satsop | RV electric | 30 | Partial | 5/15/20/30 amp | Yes / Yes | 8 / – | Yes | Yes | |
| 04 | Satsop | RV electric | 30 | Partial | 5/15/20/30 amp | Yes / Yes | 8 / 8 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water, sewer |
| Max vehicle length | 30 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites 10, 02, 03, 04 and 6 more are listed accessible |
The campground offers 19 sites overall of which 7 standard campsites with full hookups that will accommodate trailers and RVs up to 30' in length. Three walk-in group tent sites will accommodate up to 16 people each. There are seven regular walk-in tent camping sites. Two RV/Tent sites have no hookups are also available. Satsop has drinking water and trash collection, as well as picnic tables, campfire rings and a series of gravel roads. An RV dump station is located 2.5 miles away on Forest Road 2294.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Route 12 via Montesano: Turn north on Wynoochee Valley Road, 1 mile west of Montesano. Drive 35 miles on Wynoochee Valley Road and Forest Road 22 to a major intersection. Turn right (east). Drive about 1 mile and stay left at the Y. Drive another mile or so and the campground will be on your right.
| Coordinates | 47.3679° N, 123.5659° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedQuinault Pile Rx
25 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 station | Dump station ↗ | 19.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Crowley Marine ↗ | 29.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | Bob's RV ↗ | 30.2 mi |
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Satsop & Soho camping grounds Olympic national forest WA
Worth a stop
Scenic Spoon Creek Falls and Wynoochee Falls are both accessed by short trails nearby. The 16-mile Wynoochee Lake Shore Trail circles the entire nearby Wynoochee Lake and is open to mountain bikes. At the nearby Wynoochee Dam, visitors can enjoy exhibits at the vista overlook and a dramatic view of the river gorge just below the dam. Swimming and picnicking facilities are available at the dam.
- 4.6 miChurch Creek West Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 7.1 miSpider Lake Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 1 miSpoon Creek Falls0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.2 miWynoochee Lake Shore ↗15.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_recreation_or_other
- 2.2 miHunter Flat1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.5 miWorking Forest Interpretive ↗0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_recreation_or_other
- 4.6 miChurch Creek3.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 4.7 miWynoochee Summer Ford ↗0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_recreation_or_other
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.9 miSpoon Creek Falls Trailhead ↗Olympic National Forest · Season Mid-Spring
- 2.2 miWynoochee Lakeshore Trailhead - Tacoma Power Dam ↗Olympic National Forest
- 2.3 miWynoochee Lake Shore Trailhead - Coho Campground ↗Olympic National Forest · Season Mid-Spring
- 2.5 miWorking Forest Interpretive 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
Daniel J. Evans Wilderness begins about 9.1 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 9.1 miDaniel J. Evans Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 876,447 acres
- 9.3 miColonel Bob Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 11,851 acres
- 10.9 miWonder Mountain Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 2,201 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
On the National Register nearby
- Vance Creek BridgeStructure · Shelton · 11.7 mi
- High Steel BridgeStructure · Shelton · 13.4 mi
- Lake Quinault LodgeBuilding · Lake Quinault · 14.9 mi
Natural features
Olympic National Forest is located on the Olympic Peninsula in the northwest corner of Washington State, known as the Evergreen State. The Olympic Peninsula is an unique geographic province consisting of five major landscapes: temperate rain forest, rugged mountain terrain, large lowland lakes, cascading rivers and saltwater beaches. Here the flora and fauna provide interest beyond the imagination.
Recreation
Recreational opportunities abound, including picnicking, swimming, hiking, biking, boating at nearby Wynoochee Lake, hunting and fishing, all possible within the area. The nearby Olympic National Park is full of hiking trails, marked and primitive. 2.5 Miles to the west is Wynoochee Lake open for boating, skiing, canoeing, fishing and swimming. If you love the outdoors, you will find something to do here!
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Satsop Campground?
Sites at Satsop Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Satsop Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Satsop Campground have?
19 sites, including 7 RV sites with electric, 7 tent-only sites, 2 group sites, and 2 RV sites without hookups.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Satsop Campground?
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Satsop Campground have hookups?
Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Satsop Campground?
An RV dump station is located 2.5 miles away on Forest Road 2294.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Satsop Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Satsop Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Satsop Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Satsop Campground?
Sites 10, 02, 03, and 04 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 10 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Satsop Campground?
Recreational opportunities abound, including picnicking, swimming, hiking, biking, boating at nearby Wynoochee Lake, hunting and fishing, all possible within the area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Satsop Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Coho Campground (2.4 mi), Campbell Tree Grove Campground (9.7 mi, first-come), and Lebar Horse Camp (12 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby