Klahowya Campground
Adjacent to the south shore of the Sol Duc River, the rain forest setting hosts an accessible interpretive nature trail, fishing, picnicking, and trails to explore the natural beauty. During the summer when the river is low water, there is tubing or float run between the 'Day Use' areas next to Sites 9 and 45. Interpretive programs are presented in the amphitheater during the summer.
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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 09/17 |
| Forest | Olympic National Forest |
| Fees | $17/Night for single unit. $5/Extra vehicle |
| Rules | Maximum capacity is 8 persons per campsite. Camping is limited to 14 days. Most sites accomodate trailers and RVs 30'. Some of those sites take up to 40' vehicles. |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Forks, WA travel northeast on US Highway 101 for 20 miles. Klahowya Campground is north of US Highway 101, near milepost 212.
| Coordinates | 48.0647° N, 124.1116° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedForks Pile Rx
8 mi from the campground
- PrescribedQuinault Pile Rx
35 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 ↗ | 9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Luxe Hiking Gear ↗ | 14.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | Wilder RV ↗ | 32.7 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 0.3 mi
- 7.3 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miPioneer'S Path Interpretive ↗0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.5 miKloshe Nanitch2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.9 miLookout Loop Trail0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.2 miMt. Muller_snider.ridge2.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.5 miNorth Strait View 3040 Trail ↗6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.6 miJim'S Junction to 3040 Trail ↗0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.3 miCamp Creek Olympic Discovery Trailhead ↗Olympic National Forest
- 0.3 miKloshe Nanitch Trailhead ↗Olympic National Forest · Season Mid-Spring
- 2.5 miMt. Muller - Rd. 3040 North 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
This campground sits inside Olympic National Forest.
- inOlympic National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 697,411 acres
- 7.5 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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Klahowya Campground?
No. Klahowya 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 Klahowya Campground?
$17/Night for single unit. $5/Extra vehicle
Source: Forest Service
Is Klahowya Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May to 09/17.
Source: Forest Service status
Is there cell service at Klahowya Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What if Klahowya Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Littleton Horse Camp (4.5 mi, first-come), Fairholme Campground (8.9 mi), and Klahanie Campground (11.3 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby