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Hoh Rainforest Campground

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

The reservation season for the 2026 summer season for the Hoh campground is June 12, 2026 - September 6, 2026. Hoh Campground is a large facility with 72 campsites, including one group site and one ADA accessible site. 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.

max Stay

7 nights

max Concurrent Stay

5 campsite(s) held

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

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.

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 trailhead for this area is located next to Hoh Rainforest Visitor Center, which is a great place for more information. 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. Taken all the way, it leads past multiple backcountry camping areas, the last being Glacier Meadows at 17.3 miles (27.8 km), and ultimately ends 18.5 miles/ 30 km out at the Blue Glacier moraine looking up at Mt. Olympus. The Hoh Lake trail branches off from the Hoh River trail just after the ranger station and ascends to Bogachiel Peak between the Hoh and the Sol Duc Valley. For those wanting to explore this area as a day hike, there are additional popular turn-around points along the trail. First River access (0.9 miles/ 2.9 km one way) Mineral Creek Falls (2.7 miles/ 4.3 one way) Cedar Grove (4.0 miles/ 6.4 km one way) 5-mile Island (5.0 miles/ 8.0 km one way) All backcountry permits must be reserved online. To get permits and more information on backpacking along the Hoh River Trail and throughout Olympic National Park, visit the Wilderness (Backcountry) Reservations page: https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4098362 Pets are not allowed on trails in the Hoh Rain Forest. Pets are allowed on leash in developed areas such as the campground, picnic areas, and parking lots. Visit our Pets page for more information on where you can take your pet in the park: https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/pets.htm

Nearby Attractions

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.

Important notices

Hoh Campground has a 7-day maximum stay limit during the reservation season and there is a 21-day maximum stay limit for all Olympic National Park campgrounds collectively. Outside of the reservation season, Hoh Campground is open year-round (weather permitting) and operates on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Call the recorded line at 360-565-3131 to check current status and area information (updated twice daily).
Expect long delays at Hoh Entrance Station to access Hoh Campground. In order to avoid waiting in line for long periods of time at Hoh Entrance Station, plan on arriving before 10:00 AM or after 5:00 PM.
Valid park pass required. Possession of a valid pass for Olympic National Park is required if you are camping, using the day use facilities, or will be recreating on the beaches/trails in this campground. To find out more information, visit Olympic National Park's Fees & Passes webpage . The Washington State Park Discover Pass is not accepted at this location.

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