Can you reserve a site at Quinault Rain Forest Trailhead?

No. Quinault Rain Forest Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Quinault Rain Forest Trailhead

Facility · Washington ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Olympic National Forest (NF) · Open Access

249 ft
Elevation

Provides access to: Quinault Rain Forest Nature Trail #855 and the Quinault National Recreation Trail System.

Large parking lot that will accommodate large recreation vehicles, vehicles pulling trailers and buses. Visitor information board and two day use picnic sites with tables are available.

To view all segments of the Quinault National Recreation Trail System and learn more explore the Quinault National Recreation Trail System interactive map.

Getting there

From Aberdeen, WA travel north on US Highway 101 for 45 miles to the junction of South Shore Road. Turn right (east) and drive 1.4 miles to Quinault Rain Forest Trailhead on right side of South Shore Road.

47.46070, -123.86043 · 47°27'38.5"N 123°51'37.5"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, 4.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Quinault Rain Forest Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Quinault Rain Forest Trailhead?: No. Quinault Rain Forest Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Quinault Rain Forest Trailhead

Willaby Campground less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Falls Creek Campground 0.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Coho Campground 12.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Satsop Campground 15.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Staircase Campground 25.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lake Quinault Lodge 0.7 mi · Facility
Gatton Creek Trailhead 1.3 mi · Facility
Gatton Creek Campground/Day Use Area 1.4 mi · Campground
Campbell Tree Grove Campground 8.3 mi · Campground
Quinault National Fish Hatchery 12 mi · Facility
Wynoochee Lake Shore Trailhead - Coho Campground 13 mi · Campground
Spider Lake Trailhead 20.5 mi · Facility

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

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