Facility · Washington ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Olympic National Forest (NF) · Open Access
Provides access to: Brown Creek Nature Loop Trail #877 a 0.8 mile accessible trail with interpretive signs and great wildlife viewing opportuinities.
This trailhead is located adjacent to Brown Creek Campground along the shore of the South Fork Skokomish River near it's confluence with Brown Creek. There are six year-round campsites outside the main campground along Forest Road 2340 along Brown Creek and South Fork Skokomish River.
This trailhead provides a year-round accessible vault toilet. There is potable water available at this trailhead during the season only.
From Shelton, WA take US Highway 101 for 6 miles north. Then turn west onto the Skokomish Valley Road. Follow Skokomish Valley Road for about 8 miles to the forest boundary. Continue on Forest Service Road 23 for about another 5 miles to Forest Service Road 2353. Turn right and drive approximately ¾ mile to the South Fork Skokomish River Bridge. Cross the bridge and make a left turn onto Forest Service Road 2340. The trailhead will be on the right.
47.41203, -123.32173 · 47°24'43.3"N 123°19'18.2"W
Typically 76°F in Jul, down to 44°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 45 | 48 | 53 | 58 | 65 | 70 | 76 | 76 | 69 | 58 | 50 | 44 |
| Low °F | 36 | 35 | 37 | 40 | 46 | 50 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 44 | 39 | 35 |
| Precip in | 15.5 | 9.2 | 9.9 | 6.1 | 3.0 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 3.0 | 9.1 | 15.7 | 16.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-08-10.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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