Fairholme Campground
The reservation season the 2026 summer season for Fairholme Campground is May 15, 2026 - September 29, 2026. Important information about booking windows: To better serve visitors, Fairholme 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. • B loop campsites and the majority of the walk-to sites will be available for reservation 6 months in advance. • C loop campsites and most of the remaining walk-to sites will be available for reservations 2 weeks in advance. • A loop campsites and walk-to site 85 will be available for reservations 4 days in advance.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 58 |
| Walk-in | 19 |
| Tent-only | 1 |
| Host/management | 6 |
Site guide
78 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | Walk-in | Partial | No / – | Lakefront | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |||||
| 71 | Walk-in | Partial | No / – | Lakefront | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |||||
| 72 | Walk-in | Partial | No / – | Lakefront | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |||||
| 73 | Walk-in | Partial | No / – | Lakefront | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |||||
| 76 | Walk-in | Partial | No / – | Lakefront | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |||||
| 77 | Walk-in | Partial | No / – | Lakefront | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |||||
| 78 | Walk-in | Partial | No / – | Lakefront | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |||||
| 79 | Walk-in | Partial | No / – | Lakefront | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |||||
| 80 | Walk-in | Partial | No / – | Lakefront | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |||||
| 81 | Walk-in | Partial | No / – | Lakefront | 8 / 1 | 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.
48 campsite locations mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The site numbers are theirs and may not match the posts at the campground. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 45 ft |
| Equipment | Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Site 16 is listed accessible |
Fairholme Campground is a large facility with 84 campsites, including walk-in lakeside campsites and one ADA accessible site. Each site has a campfire ring and picnic table. Food storage lockers are provided in some, but not all campsites. Drinking water is available at each bathroom and water spickets are also located along the trails to the walk-in campsites. There are no RV hookups at this facility, but a RV water fill station and RV septic dump station are located next to the campground where the boat launch is. Payment is required for each use of the RV septic dump station. The nearest gas station is located 17 miles west on US Highway 101 at the junction with SR 113. The nearest shower facility is Bogachiel State Park (35 miles one way) located off US Highway 101. Payment is required for use of shower facilities. Campers can purchase firewood at Fairholme General Store, Lake Crescent Lodge, and Log Cabin Resort.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
Fairholme lies on the west side of Lake Cresent within Olympic National Park, about a 45-minute drive from Port Angeles and a 30-minute drive from Forks. Fairholme Campground is accessed by Camp David Jr. Road, off US Highway 101.
| Coordinates | 48.0701° N, 123.9181° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
A $10.00 service fee will apply if you modify your reservation or change your stay dates. Cancelling your reservation prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time two nights before your stay will incur a $10 cancellation fee. Camping reservations cancelled the day before and day of arrival incur a $10 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee - If you need to cancel or modify your reservation after 12:00 am Eastern Time on the day of arrival you must contact campground staff.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedForks Pile Rx
17 mi from the campground
- PrescribedQuinault Pile Rx
36 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 ↗ | 0.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Rentals ↗ | 6.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | Wilder RV ↗ | 23.8 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
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Fairholme Campground Review | Olympic National Park | Washington
Worth a stop
Olympic National Park has much to explore, including temperate rain forests, ocean shores, sub-alpine mountains, lakes and more. The towns of Port Angeles, Forks, and Beaver are within a 30 to 60-minute drive. Fairholme Campground is along the shores of Lake Crescent, which is a big attraction for visitors to the park. Additionally, access to the Sol Duc Valley, with its popular Sol Duc Falls trail and Sol Duc Hotsprings Resort nearby. A moderate drive from the campground also provides access to the Marymere Falls and Mount Storm King trails. Fairholme Campground is a good base camp to explore Olympic National Park, as it is located between Port Angeles (Hurricane Ridge) and popular western locations such as Rialto Beach, Hoh Rainforest, and Kalaloch/Ruby Beach.
- 1.7 mi
- 8.8 mi
Trails nearby
- 1.7 miPyramid Peak ↗6.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.3 miNorth Strait View 3040 Trail ↗6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.4 miMt. Muller ↗11.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.7 miFairholme Olympic Discovery Trailhead ↗Olympic National Forest · Season Year-round
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
- 1.8 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
On the National Register nearby
- Pyramid Peak Aircraft Warning Service LookoutStructure · Port Angeles · 4.8 mi
- Wendel PropertyBuilding · Port Angeles · 5.7 mi
- Storm King Ranger StationBuilding · Port Angeles · 6 mi
Natural features
Lake Crescent, a cold, clear, glacially carved lake, owes its existence to ice. Its azure depths, which plummet to 624 feet, were gouged by huge ice sheets thousands of years ago. As the ice retreated, it left behind a steep valley that filled with the clear blue waters of Lake Crescent.
Recreation
Numerous day hiking opportunities are available near the Lake Crescent area. Lake Crescent boat launch is located adjacent to the campground. Bicycling, road cycling, and hiking are available at this access point.
Guidebooks for Olympic National Park
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- Olympic National Park Backpacking Adventure Guide NotesDoug Emory and Nate Trappe, 2023Find at Bookshop.org
Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.
Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Fairholme Campground?
Sites at Fairholme 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 Fairholme Campground?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Fairholme Campground?
Cancelling your reservation prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time two nights before your stay will incur a $10 cancellation fee.
Source: Charges and cancellations
How many sites does Fairholme Campground have?
84 sites, including 58 standard sites without power, 19 walk-in sites, and 1 tent-only site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Fairholme Campground?
The longest site here provides 45 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
Are there showers or a dump station at Fairholme Campground?
There are no RV hookups at this facility, but a RV water fill station and RV septic dump station are located next to the campground where the boat launch is.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Fairholme Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Fairholme Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Fairholme 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 Fairholme Campground?
Site 16 is 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 Fairholme Campground?
Numerous day hiking opportunities are available near the Lake Crescent area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Fairholme Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Littleton Horse Camp (4.5 mi, first-come), Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort Campground (7.7 mi), and Klahowya Campground (8.9 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is Fairholme Campground in?
Fairholme Campground is a Olympic National Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: Olympic National Park