USDA Forest Service · Washington
Willaby Campground
USDA Forest Service · Washington, United States
- Sites
- 21
- Hookups
- 21 no hookups
- Season
- April 27 to October 29
- Cost
- Extra vehicle fee $5 per vehicle per night.
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 243 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- WILLABY CG (NFSR 2272040) · asphalt · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Olympic National Forest
- Nearest town
- Quinault
- Address
- 353 South Shore Road PO box 9, Quinault, Washington, 98575
- Phone
- 360-288-0203
- Activities
- Hiking, Swimming
20 numbered sites are mapped one by one - the site map below shows each with its facts and pictures.
Site map
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About
Overview
The forested slopes of Olympic National Park provide a scenic backdrop across Lake Quinault. Towering conifers including Sitka spruce, Douglas-fir, western hemlock and western red cedar provide dense shade for this beautiful setting. The forest floor is covered with lush rain forest plants including moss, ferns, false lily-of-the-valley and oxalis.
Recreation
The forest features 10 miles of hiking trails and many waterfalls within walking distance of the campground.
Lake Quinault is part of the Quinault Indian Nation As such,You must have a fishing permit and or boat permit through the Quinault Indian Nation. Both may be purchased through local merchants. Lake Quinault Lodge offers boat and kayak rentals as well as a number of interpretive tours.
Facilities
There are 21 campsites that can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs up to 16 feet in length, however no hook ups are provided. Some sites are in wooded areas and others are not; many of the sites have a view of the lake. The campground has a potable water system. The site also has a barrier-free flush toilet as well as several accessible camp and picnic sites.
Natural Features
The forested slopes of Olympic National Park provide a scenic backdrop across Lake Quinault. Towering conifers including Sitka spruce, Douglas-fir, western hemlock and western red cedar provide dense shade for this beautiful setting. The forest floor is covered with lush rain forest plants including moss, ferns, false lily-of-the-valley and oxalis.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (360) 288-2525.
Nearby Attractions
Nearby, Lake Quinault Lodge offers a restaurant and gift shop. Short trails in the area include the Big Spruce Tree Trail, Forest Service Nature Trail, Kestner Homestead Trail and the Maple Glade Trail. Explore the ocean beaches close-by as well as the National Fish Hatchery. For a more adventuresome day, drive up the valley to hike along the rivers or climb the 4,200 ft. Colonel Bob Peak for expansive views of the mountains and valleys on a clear day.
Charges & Cancellations
Reserved sites must be occupied within 24 hours or the site will be forfetied for remainder of reservation.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 37° | 21° | 62° | 5 of 11 |
| February | 46° | 35° | 22° | 61° | 7 of 11 |
| March | 48° | 36° | 29° | 70° | 5 of 11 |
| April | 52° | 38° | 30° | 69° | 3 of 11 |
| May | 60° | 46° | 37° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 63° | 48° | 41° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 70° | 54° | 48° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 73° | 57° | 47° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 67° | 53° | 43° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 57° | 47° | 40° | 82° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 51° | 41° | 30° | 61° | 1 of 10 |
| December | 46° | 37° | 24° | 59° | 5 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Quinault Rain Forest Trailhead · 0.0 mi as the crow flies
Quinault Loop 3.8 mi Hike, Rain Forest Interpretive 0.5 mi Hike · Drive there - Lake Lane Trailhead · 0.5 mi as the crow flies
Quinault Loop 3.8 mi Hike, Lake Lane Trail Hike · Drive there - Falls Creek - South Shore Trailhead · 0.8 mi as the crow flies
Quinault Loop 3.8 mi Hike · Drive there - Gatton Creek Trailhead · 1.3 mi as the crow flies
Gatton Creek 0.6 mi Hike · Drive there - Wrights Canyon Trail/Trailhead · 1.6 mi as the crow flies
Resort Trail 0.3 mi Hike, Wright's Canyon Trail 0.3 mi Hike · Drive there
All 116 trails in Olympic National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
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- Falls Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 31 sites
- Gatton Creek Campground/Day Use Area · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
- Campbell Tree Grove Campground · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi
- North Fork Campground · National Park Service · 12 mi · 9 sites
- Coho Campground · USDA Forest Service · 13 mi · 58 sites
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