Can you reserve a site at Falls Creek Campground?

Yes, Falls Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Falls Creek Campground have?

31 sites in total, of which 30 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Falls Creek Campground?

21 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Falls Creek Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Falls Creek Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Falls Creek Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Falls Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Falls Creek Campground, Washington — 30 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

With all campsites located near the shoreline of glacially carved Lake Quinault, visitors are sure to enjoy the beautiful shoreline and interpretive opportunities in the area. From old-growth trees in the surrounding rain forest to excellent fishing, Falls Creek Campground's location is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.

Recreation

The forest features 10 miles of hiking trails and many waterfalls within walking distance of the campground. Lake Quinault is managed by the Quinault Indian Nation. As such, you must have a fishing permit and or boat permit through the Quinalt 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 31 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. 3 day use picnic sites are located along the shoreline. A large covered shelter is located on the shore, which was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, it provides opportunities for large families or groups.

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.

Nearby Attractions

Nearby, Lake Quinault Lodge and Rainforest Resort offers restaurants and gift shops. Short trails in the area include the Big Spruce Tree Trail, Forest Service Rainforest Nature Loop, 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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (360) 288-2525.

Charges & Cancellations

Reserved sites must be occupied within 24 hours or the site will be forfetied for remainder of reservation.

The facts

Season: 10/01 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
30 bookable sites
31 sites in total, including non-bookable
4 sites for day use only
2 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 21 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: FALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND

Site types

17 Tent Only Nonelectric
9 Walk To
4 Picnic
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

31 campsites at Falls Creek Campground

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Access	Water	Max rig	People
001	FALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Lakefront	21 ft	8	🐾
002	FALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Lakefront	7 ft	4	🐾
003	FALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Picnic	Back In	Gravel	—	Drive In	Lakefront	21 ft	8	♿ 🐾
004	FALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Picnic	Back In	Gravel	—	Drive In	Lakefront	16 ft	8	♿ 🐾
005	FALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Lakefront	21 ft	8	🐾
006	FALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Lakefront	16 ft	8	🐾
007	FALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Picnic	Back In	Gravel	—	Drive In	Lakefront	7 ft	8	🐾
008	FALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Picnic	Back In	Gravel	—	Drive In	Lakefront	20 ft	8	🐾
009	FALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Hike In	Lakefront	20 ft	8	🐾
010	FALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Hike In	Lakefront	20 ft	8	🐾
011	FALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Lakefront	20 ft	8	🐾
012	FALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Lakefront	20 ft	8	🐾
013	FALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Lakefront	20 ft	8	🐾
014	FALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Lakefront	20 ft	8	🐾
015	FALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Lakefront	20 ft	8	🐾
016	FALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Lakefront	20 ft	8	🐾
017	FALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Lakefront	20 ft	8	🐾
018	FALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Lakefront	20 ft	8	🐾
019	FALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Lakefront	20 ft	8	🐾
020	FALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Lakefront	20 ft	8	🐾
021	FALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Lakefront	16 ft	8	🐾
022	FALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Lakefront	16 ft	8	🐾
023	FALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Walk To	—	Gravel	—	Walk In	—	16 ft	8	🐾
024	FALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Walk To	Back In	—	—	Walk In	—	16 ft	8	🐾
025	FALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Walk To	—	—	—	Walk In	—	16 ft	8	🐾
026	FALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Walk To	Back In	—	—	Walk In	—	16 ft	8	🐾
027	FALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Walk To	Back In	—	—	Walk In	—	16 ft	8	🐾
028	FALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Walk To	Back In	—	—	Walk In	—	16 ft	8	🐾
029	FALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Walk To	Back In	—	—	Walk In	—	16 ft	8	🐾
030	FALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Walk To	Back In	—	—	Walk In	—	16 ft	8	🐾
031	FALLS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Walk To	Back In	—	—	Walk In	—	16 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

Take Highway 101 N toward Aberdeen. Take state highway 8, this turns into highway 12 which will get you to Aberdeen. From Aberdeen, WA drive Highway 101 north 41 miles to Quinault Lake South Shore Road (66 miles south of Forks.) Turn onto South Shore Road. Falls Creek Campground is about three miles from 101, on the Quinault Lake South Shore Road, just beyond the Pacific Ranger District, Quinault Office. Note: The turn off the South Shore Road into the campground is a very sharp left turn.

47.46956, -123.84540 · 47°28'10.4"N 123°50'43.4"W

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Typical weather

Typically 73°F in Aug, down to 44°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	45	48	51	56	63	67	73	73	69	59	49	44
Low °F	35	35	36	39	43	47	51	52	49	43	38	35
Precip in	24.6	13.3	17.2	12.4	6.9	4.1	2.3	3.1	6.1	16.0	24.6	20.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Extra vehicle fee $5 per vehicle per night.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Falls Creek Campground

Can you reserve a site at Falls Creek Campground?: Yes, Falls Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Falls Creek Campground have?: 31 sites in total, of which 30 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Falls Creek Campground?: 21 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Falls Creek Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Falls Creek Campground.
Does Falls Creek Campground have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Falls Creek Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Falls Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Falls Creek Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Falls Creek Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$25/night per vehicle unit
$25/night per walk-in unit
$5/extra per vehicle

Restrictions:

Trailers and RVs 16' max.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Falls Creek Campground

Willaby Campground 0.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Coho Campground 12.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Satsop Campground 14.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Staircase Campground 24.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lake Quinault Lodge 0.2 mi · Facility
Gatton Creek Trailhead 0.4 mi · Facility
Gatton Creek Campground/Day Use Area 0.4 mi · Campground
Quinault Rain Forest Trailhead 0.9 mi · Facility
Campbell Tree Grove Campground 7.5 mi · Campground
Wynoochee Lake Shore Trailhead - Coho Campground 12.6 mi · Campground
Quinault National Fish Hatchery 12.8 mi · Facility
Spider Lake Trailhead 19.9 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 360-288-0203
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-08-10.

Falls Creek Campground