Queets Campground is the quiet corner of Olympic - 20 first-come, first-served sites tucked near the Queets River, reached only by the Upper Queets River Road since a past mudslide closed the other way in. This is real self-sufficient camping: no water, no trash service, vault toilets, and no cell signal, so you haul in what you need and haul out what you make. What you get in return is a secluded river camp for $15 a night, open year round. Bring the jugs and settle in.
BOOK IF: You're a self-sufficient tent camper who wants a secluded, first-come riverside camp and doesn't mind hauling water and trash. SKIP IF: You need hookups, showers, potable water, or RV/trailer access - NPS lists none of those here.
Sites near the Queets River.
Workable for self-sufficient families who bring their own water and pack out trash; no amenities on site and the river is nearby, so keep close watch on little ones.
- There is no water here: pack a full jug per person per day or bring a filter for the river. - No trash service - bring heavy-duty garbage bags and pack everything out. - No cell reception: download offline maps and tell someone your plan. - Fires only in the designated fire grates; check fire ban status before lighting up. - Access is only via Upper Queets River Road (from Road 21 off Highway 101) - verify road conditions at (360) 565-3131 before committing to the drive.
Small, simple campground: 20 sites with no hookups and no listed RV or trailer access, so plan on tents or small setups. Reach it only via the Upper Queets River Road - confirm conditions before hauling gear in.
Secluded river-corridor camping, not a parking lot. NPS calls it a secluded campground near the Queets River, and with no cell service, no water, and no camp store, it stays quiet and self-reliant.
Vault toilets year round, no showers, no laundry. Plan your hygiene stops in town.
Relaxing along the Queets River; the campground sits in a secluded river corridor.
First come, first served - no reservations taken. (Booking: No booking window. Show up early, especially in summer, and have a backup campground in mind.)
No Pets Allowed
No - all 20 sites are first come, first served. There's no reservation system, so arrive early and have a backup plan.
Plan against it. NPS data lists no RV or trailer access for this campground and 0 electrical hookups - it suits tents and small setups.
No. NPS lists no potable water here, so bring your own jugs or a filter for river water.
Yes, Olympic is bear country and this campground has no food storage lockers. Store food securely in your vehicle or approved containers, and keep 100 yards from any bear.
Yes - fires and stoves are allowed, but fires must be in the designated fire grates at all times. Check for fire bans before your trip, and note firewood is not sold on site.
Expect no cell reception. Download offline maps and let someone know your plans before you go.
If seclusion is the goal, yes - it's a quiet riverside camp for $15 a night. Just know access is only via the Upper Queets River Road due to a past mudslide, so check road conditions at (360) 565-3131 first.
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