Hoh Rainforest Campground
The reservation season for the 2026 summer season for the Hoh campground is June 12, 2026 - September 6, 2026. Important information about booking windows: To better serve visitors, Hoh Campground will be releasing campsites in a series of three staggered block releases by loop. These block releases will be 6 months in advance, two weeks in advance, and 4 days in advance. • A loop campsites will be available for reservation 6 months in advance. • C loop campsites will be available for reservations two weeks in advance. • B loop campsites will be available for reservations 4 days in advance.
Reservable June 12, 2026 to September 6, 2026. First-come, first-served the rest of the year.
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Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 73 |
| Group sites | 1 |
| Host/management | 15 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 62 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
72 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | Standard | 16 | Paved | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Standard | ||
| 4 | A | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Standard | |
| 5 | A | Standard | Back-in | 28 | Paved | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | ||
| 6 | A | Standard | Back-in | 23 | Paved | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | ||
| 7 | A | Standard | Back-in | 36 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | ||
| 8 | A | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | ||
| 9 | A | Standard | 28 | Paved | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |||
| 10 | A | Standard | Back-in | 26 | Paved | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | ||
| 11 | A | Standard | Back-in | 19 | Paved | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |||
| 12 | A | Standard | Pull-through | 42 | Paved | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 84 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | For entry at Hoh Rainforest, a pass is required for Olympic National Park. You can purchase these passes at Hoh Entrance Station on the way into the Hoh area or you can purchase your pass ahead of time (recommended) on recreation.gov. |
| Accessibility | Sites 1, 4, 70, 72 are listed accessible |
Hoh Campground is a large facility with 72 campsites, including one group site and one ADA accessible site. Each site has a campfire ring and picnic table. Food lockers and drinking water are available at campground loop restrooms. There are no RV hookups at this facility. The RV dump station is closed indefinitely. The nearest shower facility is Bogachiel State Park (23 miles one way) and payment is required. The nearest dump is Bogachiel State Park (23 miles north) or Kalaloch campground (33 miles south), and payment is required. Campers can purchase firewood in the B-loop near the campground host sites (May through September); however, firewood supplies are limited and are first-come, first-serve.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
Access the Upper Hoh Road from Highway 101.
| Nearest town | Forks, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47.8584° N, 123.9355° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedForks Pile Rx
19 mi from the campground
- PrescribedQuinault Pile Rx
21 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 ↗ | 8.3 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Rentals ↗ | 17.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | Wilder RV ↗ | 30 mi |
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Hoh Rainforest Campground - Campsite Review
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Olympic National Forest, which overlaps Daniel J. Evans Wilderness.
- inOlympic National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 697,411 acres
- inDaniel 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
On the National Register nearby
- Hyak ShelterBuilding · Port Angeles · 4.8 mi
- Fifteen Mile ShelterBuilding · Port Ngeles · 5 mi
- Happy Four ShelterBuilding · Port Angeles · 5 mi
Natural features
The Hoh Rain Forest is located in the stretch of the Pacific Northwest rainforest which once spanned the Pacific coast from southeastern Alaska to the central coast of California. The Hoh is one of the finest remaining examples of temperate rainforest in the United States and is one of the park's most popular destinations.
Recreation
The staff can provide ideas for your visit and park exhibits will help explain what makes this area so special. The area offers two short loop trails as well as an out-and-back trail through the forest near Hoh Rainforest Visitor Center. The visitor center is open daily during the summer, usually closed January through early March, and generally open Friday through Sunday during the spring and fall seasons (hours may vary according to season). The Hall of Mosses Trail (.8 miles/ 1.2 km) is an iconic loop that takes you through old growth forest and features a grove of maples trees draped with abundant club moss. The Spruce Nature Trail (1.2 miles/ 1.9 km) is a diverse trail that loops through both old and new growth forest as you walk alongside Taft Creek and the Hoh River. The Hoh River trail is the area's main hiking trail. This out-and-back trail can be taken as far as one desires.
Nearby
Olympic National Park has much to explore, including temperate rain forests, ocean shores, sub-alpine mountains, lakes and more. Kalaloch, Quinault, and Forks are within a 45 minute to a 90 minute drive.
Guidebooks for Olympic National Park
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- Olympic National Park Backpacking Adventure Guide NotesDoug Emory and Nate Trappe, 2023Find at Bookshop.org
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Hoh Rainforest Campground?
For part of the year. Reservable June 12, 2026 to September 6, 2026. First-come, first-served the rest of the year.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Hoh Rainforest Campground?
For entry at Hoh Rainforest, a pass is required for Olympic National Park. You can purchase these passes at Hoh Entrance Station on the way into the Hoh area or you can purchase your pass ahead of time (recommended) on recreation.gov.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Hoh Rainforest Campground?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Hoh Rainforest Campground have?
89 sites, including 73 standard sites without power and 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Hoh Rainforest Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Hoh Rainforest Campground?
The RV dump station is closed indefinitely.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Hoh Rainforest Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Hoh Rainforest Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Hoh Rainforest Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Hoh Rainforest Campground?
Sites 1, 4, 70, and 72 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. 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 Hoh Rainforest Campground?
The staff can provide ideas for your visit and park exhibits will help explain what makes this area so special. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Hoh Rainforest Campground?
Forks, Washington. Olympic National Park has much to explore, including temperate rain forests, ocean shores, sub-alpine mountains, lakes and more.
Source: Getting there
What if Hoh Rainforest Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort Campground (8.3 mi), Fairholme Campground (14.7 mi), and Littleton Horse Camp (15.5 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby