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North Fork Campground

Its 9 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs $20/night, and it is open year-round. North Fork Campground is a National Park Service campground near Port Angeles, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Park Service · Port Angeles, Washington

A campsite at North Fork Campground nestles among trees and fernsNorth Fork Quinault Ranger Station, near North Fork Campground
A campsite at North Fork Campground nestles among trees and fernsNorth Fork Quinault Ranger Station, near North Fork Campground1 / 2

A campsite at North Fork Campground nestles among trees and ferns. Photo: NPS Photo/E. Goode, Public domain (US federal government work)

Managed by
National Park Service
Cell service
No coverage

North Fork Campground sits inside Olympic National Park. Its entrance fees, current alerts and fire restrictions, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits right at the edge of Daniel J. Evans Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Park Service
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
$20/night
Entrance fee
$30 per vehicle, 7 days

Source: nps.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
9
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.

Source: nps.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Cell service, reported
No coverage
Elevation
501 ft

47.5699, -123.6508 in Jefferson. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

North Fork Campground is open year-round .

Source: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at North Fork Campground?
No. North Fork Campground 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 North Fork Campground?
Camping at North Fork Campground costs $20/night.
Is there a separate entrance fee at North Fork Campground?
Yes. The entrance fee is $30 per vehicle, 7 days, on top of the $20/night camping fee.
How many campsites does North Fork Campground have?
North Fork Campground has 9 campsites.
Is there drinking water at North Fork Campground?
No. North Fork Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is North Fork Campground open?
North Fork Campground is open year-round.
Is there cell service at North Fork Campground?
Probably not: 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 or within about half a mile of North Fork Campground. Visitor reports on record agree. 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 North Fork Campground?
North Fork Campground is managed by the National Park Service.

Around North Fork Campground

fishypedia.com · 24 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Lake Kokanee, whose mapped center point is 24 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Lake Kokanee fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 13 miles

Wynoochee Lake's mapped center point is 13 miles from North Fork Campground in a straight line. Current water level: Wynoochee Lake water level on reservoirfinder.com.

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to North Fork Campground, in straight-line miles: Olympic Hot Springs (hot spring, 28 miles), and Sol Duc Hot Springs (hot spring, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Port Angeles and campgrounds in Jefferson.

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