Collins

Its 16 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $14 per night, and it is open from May to October. Collins is a National Forest campground near Brinnon, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Brinnon, Washington

The evergreen canopy over Collins Campground

A log across the Duckabush River by Collins Campground

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The Collins Campground sign. Photo: USDA Forest Service, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

Managed by: National Forest
Max RV length: 21 ft

Collins sits inside Olympic National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Duckabush River: Several sites sit by the Duckabush River, which has swift water, rapids and waterfalls and is not floatable. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Single Site: $14 per night

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 16
Tent sites: 6
RV sites: 10
Max RV length: 21 ft

✓ Toilets
✓ Pets allowed
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and pets allowed. No potable water.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days per developed site; 21 days per calendar year
Pets: Allowed

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation: 200 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T: No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.3 mi away
T-Mobile: No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.3 mi away
Verizon: No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Collins is open from May to October , at 200 ft.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Collins?

No. Collins is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Collins?

Camping at Collins costs Single Site: $14 per night.

How many campsites does Collins have?

Collins has 16 campsites, including 6 tent sites and 10 RV sites.

Is there drinking water at Collins?

No. Collins has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Are dogs allowed at Collins?

Yes, pets are allowed at Collins.

When is Collins open?

Collins is open from May to October.

How long can you stay at Collins?

The stay limit at Collins is 14 consecutive days per developed site; 21 days per calendar year.

Is there cell service at Collins?

Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.3 mi away, T-Mobile shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.3 mi away, and Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away. The FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at Collins itself. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.

Who manages Collins?

Collins is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Collins

fishypedia.com · 13 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Wildcat Lake, whose mapped center point is 13 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Wildcat Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

Lakes · within 15 miles

Other lakes within 15 miles: Panther Lake fishing (14 miles) , Silent Lake fishing (14 miles) , Mission Lake fishing (14 miles) , and Tiger Lake fishing (15 miles) , each with its stocking record on fishypedia.com.

Public land · within 15 miles

Public land within 15 miles: The Brothers Wilderness (3.5 miles to its center) , Pleasant Harbor State Park (5.1 miles to its center) , Triton Cove State Park (5.3 miles to its center) , Dosewallips State Park (5.3 miles to its center) , and Scenic Beach State Park (8.5 miles to its center) ; publiclandsdb.com has each unit's camping rules and boundary.

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More campgrounds: camping near Brinnon and campgrounds in Jefferson.

Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
fs.usda.gov (stayLimit), accessed 2026-09-29
fs.usda.gov (sites, maxRvLengthFt, petsAllowed, season, notableFeature, fee, water, toilets), accessed 2026-09-29

Photo credits

Photo 1: USDA Forest Service, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
Photo 2: USDA Forest Service, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
Photo 3: USDA Forest Service, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

First-come, first-served Single Site: $14 per night

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