The Olympic Region surrounds the Olympic Peninsula and offers a variety of quality recreation experiences. The region has 10 campgrounds, 4 designated multi-use trails with approximately 40 miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, motorcycling, and ORV or 4x4, as well as numerous other trails for non-motorized activities. The majority of the campgrounds have river or lake access for boating, fishing, and other water activities. The region is located near the Olympic National Park, Hoh Rain Forest, Olympic National Forest, Olympic Experimental State Forest, as well as the many coastal beaches in the region. The region encompasses approximately 371,000 acres of state forest, agriculture, urban and conservation lands.
Sections of Sadie Creek ORV trail system are closed due to road work in the area. Learn more.
Updated: October 23, 2009
Find out which recreation sites in the Olympic Region are open or closed...and more. Select one of the following links:
Please note: Due to budget constraints, DNR has reduced services at many recreation facilities. There may not be amenities such as outhouses, picnic tables, signs, or garbage service. Some gates may be locked, but the public is welcome to access the areas on foot. Please pack out what you pack in. For updated information, go to a recreation site on this page, or download a map of Washington state that shows reduced services or other restrictions.
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Recreation Areas by County
Please note: DNR may close a recreational facility or trail either temporarily or permanently for the purposes of protecting the environment, public safety, property, or to ensure DNR meets its management and administrative obligations. (Learn more | WAC 332-52-100)
Pets
Pets are allowed on department-managed lands, except in areas that are closed to pets or animals for the protection of wildlife, sensitive natural systems, special cultural areas, or for other purposes. All pets must be on leash. If pets are accompanying livestock, they can be off leash but must be voice controlled. (Learn more | WAC 332-52-140)
Clallam COUNTY
NOTE: A section of Olympic Discovery Trail is temporarily closed between Hwy 112 at Elwha River from Milepost 3.2 to 5 due to roadwork in preparation for a timber harvest. For safety reasons, please avoid the area because of heavy construction equipment.
| Bear Creek Campground | | Open | | -- No garbage service. Please pack out what you pack in. |
| Foothills ORV Trailhead & Trails | | Open | | |
| Little River Trailhead & Trail | | Open | | |
| Lyre River Campground | | Open | | Caution! Cougar mother and cub sited on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Keep watch on children and small pets. |
| Murdock Beach Access | | Open | | |
| Sadie Creek Trailhead, Vista & Trail | | Open | | 5/13/09 Sections of the Sadie Creek ORV trail system are temporarily closed due to road work. More information. |
| Striped Peak Vista, Trailhead & Trail | | Open | | |
JEFFERSON COUNTY
| Copper Mine Bottom Campground | | Open | | Expect reduced maintenance/services. -- No garbage service. Please pack out what you pack in. |
| Cottonwood Campground | | Open | | Expect reduced maintenance/services. -- No garbage service. Please pack out what you pack in. |
| Hoh Oxbow Campground | | Open | | -- No garbage service. Please pack out what you pack in. |
| Minnie Peterson Campground | | Open | | -- No garbage service. Please pack out what you pack in. |
| South Fork Hoh Campground | | Open | | Expect reduced maintenance/services. -- No garbage service. Please pack out what you pack in. |
| Upper Clearwater Campground | | Open | | Expect reduced maintenance/services. -- No garbage service. Please pack out what you pack in. |
| Willoughby Creek Campground | | Open | | -- No garbage service. Please pack out what you pack in. |
| Yahoo Lake Campground | | Open | | Expect reduced maintenance/services. |