BOONDOCKING RV UPPER PEN FREE
Hoh Oxbow is one of the most popular free campgrounds on the Olympic Peninsula. A few non-river sites are suitable for RVs and trailers up to 30 feet. These sites are best for tent camping as the campsites are set below the parking area. Several of the campsites are nestled alongside the river. These are set in a dense, mossy forest tucked away against the beautifully blue Hoh River, just 15 miles south of Forks, right off Highway 101. Hoh Oxbow Campground is one of my favorite places to camp on the Olympic Peninsula, free or otherwise. No running water, garbage, or RV hookups are available.ĭirections to Cottonwood Campground Hoh Oxbow Campground Each campsite has picnic tables and fire rings. No amenities are available except for vault toilets. It’s a great place for camping with dogs. The campsites are much more private and also a lot more spacious. Much of the access road is unpaved but it’s never very rough or bumpy.Īlthough Hoh Oxbow Campground is arguably more scenic, I like Cottonwood better. Reach the campground by driving east on Oil City Road from Highway 101 until you reach H-4060 Road where you turn left. Although the Washington DNR website suggests a max RV length of 30 feet, several sites have room for much larger rigs without disturbing others. It has 9 campsites each with plenty of privacy. There is no potable water or garbage service.ĭirections to Coppermine Bottom Campground Cottonwood CampgroundĬottonwood Campground is one of two free DNR campgrounds (Hoh Oxbow is the other) just off Highway 101 near the Hoh River.
Each site has picnic tables and fire rings. It also gets quite buggy during the summer and muddy after heavy rains. That said, it receives limited sunlight (not best for RVs with solar) and has poor cell reception. It’s secluded, peaceful, and absolutely beautiful. Reaching this campground does require a 1.5 mile drive down a single-lane gravel road.Ĭoppermine Bottom is the epitome of Olympic National Park free camping. Tents and RVs up to around 30 feet are welcome. These fill up fast, especially on summer weekends. This free Olympic Peninsula campground ( with Discover Pass) is located next to the Clearwater River about halfway down Hoh Mainline Road.
Stay at Coppermine Bottom Campground if you prefer to camp a bit off the beaten path. There is no running water or garbage service.ĭirections to Bear Creek Campground Coppermine Bottom Campground Vault toilets are available in addition to picnic tables and fire rings. It’s conveniently located for exploring Lake Crescent, Cape Flattery, Shi Shi Beach, and other popular Olympic National Park attractions. The river is just steps away, making this campground popular among anglers.īear Creek Campground is about an hour from Port Angeles and just 15 minutes from Forks. Although the tranquility is nice, the shade makes Bear Creek a poor choice for boondockers who rely on solar. The atmosphere is peaceful and heavily forested. I regularly see a mix of vans, RVs, trailers, and tents camping here. RVs up to 30 feet are welcome, although you can probably squeeze in something slightly larger. Bear Creek Campgroundīear Creek Campground is located along the Sol Duc River.
A Discover Pass costs just $30 per year (or $10 for a single day). Although free, they do require a Discover Pass. Most are accessible year-round, including winter. These small primitive campgrounds are conveniently located throughout the Olympic Peninsula, many just minutes from Olympic National Park.Īll are first-come, first-served and you can stay for up to 7 days at once.
BOONDOCKING RV UPPER PEN FOR FREE
My favorite place for free camping on the Olympic Peninsula is one of the 10 free campgrounds operated by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.
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