South Beach Campground

Its 55 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs $15/night. South Beach Campground is a National Park Service campground near Queets, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Park Service · Queets, Washington

South Beach Campground, overlooking the Pacific Ocean

Beach access path at South Beach Campground

A picnic table on the bluff at South Beach Campground

Campsites and picnic tables at South Beach Campground

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South Beach Campground, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Photo: NPS Photo/C. Bubar, Public domain (US federal government work)

Managed by: National Park Service
Cell service: Spotty

South Beach Campground sits inside Olympic National Park. Its entrance fees, current alerts and fire restrictions, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by: National Park Service
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: $15/night
Entrance fee: $30 per vehicle, 7 days

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 55

✓ Toilets
✓ Fire rings
✕ Potable water

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

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

Rules

Campground host: On site

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

Access and cell service

Cell service, reported: Spotty
Elevation: 42 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T: 4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
T-Mobile: 4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
Verizon: 4G LTE

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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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at South Beach Campground?

No. South Beach 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 South Beach Campground?

Camping at South Beach Campground costs $15/night.

Is there a separate entrance fee at South Beach Campground?

Yes. The entrance fee is $30 per vehicle, 7 days, on top of the $15/night camping fee.

How many campsites does South Beach Campground have?

South Beach Campground has 55 campsites.

Is there drinking water at South Beach Campground?

No. South Beach Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Is there cell service at South Beach Campground?

Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon and 5G from AT&T and T-Mobile at South Beach Campground. Visitor reports on record describe it as spotty. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.

Is there a campground host at South Beach Campground?

Yes, South Beach Campground has a campground host on site.

Who manages South Beach Campground?

South Beach Campground is managed by the National Park Service.