Campground

Queets Campground

Campground
A campground with a fire pit and picnic tables among conifer trees, beside a rushing river.

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.

Quick facts

Reservation System
First come, first served - no reservations taken.
Reservation Window
No booking window. Show up early, especially in summer, and have a backup campground in mind.
Reservation Tips
You can't reserve here - all 20 sites are first come, first served. Arrive early in the day and carry payment for the $15 fee.
Season Dates
Open year round.

Reservations & season

Reservation System
First come, first served - no reservations taken.
Reservation Window
No booking window. Show up early, especially in summer, and have a backup campground in mind.
Reservation Tips
You can't reserve here - all 20 sites are first come, first served. Arrive early in the day and carry payment for the $15 fee.
Season Dates
Open year round.
Per Night Cost
$15.00 per night.
Passes Accepted
Olympic National Park entrance fee applies ($30 private vehicle, 7 days); the $80 America the Beautiful annual pass covers entrance fees.

Sites & RV fit

Sites Total
20
Site Type Breakdown
20 total sites; NPS data lists 0 tent-only, 0 RV-only, 0 group, and 0 walk/boat-to designations.
RV Max Length
NPS lists no RV access for this campground (RV allowed: 0).
Group Sites Available
0
Hookups
Dry camping only - 0 electrical hookups.
Site Features
Designated fire grates for fires. No food storage lockers, no potable water, no trash collection on site.
Site Privacy
Described by NPS as a secluded campground near the Queets River.

Facilities

Bathroom Types
Vault toilets - year round.
Showers Available
None - plan your hygiene stops in town.
Potable Water
No water on site. Bring your own jugs or filter from the river.
Dump Station
No dump station.
Trash Service
No trash or recycling collection - pack it in, pack it out.
Camp Store
No camp store - no ice or firewood sold on site.
Firewood Availability
No firewood for sale on site. Don't move firewood - buy it near where you burn it.
Cell Service
No cell phone reception - download offline maps first.

Access

Road Conditions
Only accessible from the Upper Queets River Road due to a past mudslide. Upper Queets Road is reached from Road 21, which connects to Highway 101. Check current road conditions at (360) 565-3131 before you drive in.
Vehicle Restrictions
NPS data lists RV allowed: 0 and trailer allowed: 0 - plan on standard vehicles.
Gate Hours
Campground is open all day, year round - no listed gate closures.
Accessibility
NPS lists no specific ADA information for this campground; vault toilets are available year round.

Rules & safety

Bear Country
Yes
Food Storage Requirements
No food storage lockers provided - store food properly; Olympic requires keeping 100 yards from bears.
Fire Restrictions
Fires must be in designated fire grates at all times. Always check for fire bans due to dry or hazardous conditions before your visit.
Alcohol Permitted
0

What it is like

Onsite Activities
Relaxing along the Queets River; the campground sits in a secluded river corridor.
Wildlife Viewing
Olympic is bear country - keep 100 yards from bears and wolves and 25 yards from other wildlife.
Scenic Views
Sites near the Queets River.
Vibe Check
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.
Camp Here If Skip If
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.
Tips Advice
- 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.

More details

Park Area
Queets River area
Family Friendly Notes
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.
Amphitheater
No amphitheater.
Temperature Ranges
Weather and conditions at Olympic can change quickly - check conditions at (360) 565-3131 or the park website before your visit.
Setup Strategy
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.
Bath Laundry Recon
Vault toilets year round, no showers, no laundry. Plan your hygiene stops in town.

Location

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a reservation for Queets Campground?

No - all 20 sites are first come, first served. There's no reservation system, so arrive early and have a backup plan.

Can I bring my RV or trailer?

Plan against it. NPS data lists no RV or trailer access for this campground and 0 electrical hookups - it suits tents and small setups.

Is there drinking water at the campground?

No. NPS lists no potable water here, so bring your own jugs or a filter for river water.

Are there bears, and where do I put my food?

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.

Can I have a campfire?

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.

Will my phone work there?

Expect no cell reception. Download offline maps and let someone know your plans before you go.

Is it worth the drive in?

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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Last updated July 2026. Report an issue.