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Upper Clearwater Campground

Its 6 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass). Upper Clearwater Campground is a State Forest campground near Queets, Washington.

Closed First-come, first-served

State Forest · Queets, Washington

Managed by
State Forest

Getting a site

Managed by
State Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass)
Entrance fee
Discover Pass: $10/day or $45/year per vehicle

Sources: dnr.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; discoverpass.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
6
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: gis.dnr.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Pets
Allowed

Source: dnr.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
353 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage mapped
T-Mobile
No coverage mapped
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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Current conditions

Closed Agency notice, as of 2026-09-29: Upper Clearwater Campground will be closed for Summer 2026 due to state budget reductions.

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Upper Clearwater Campground?
No. Upper Clearwater 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 Upper Clearwater Campground?
Camping at Upper Clearwater Campground costs No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass).
Is there a separate entrance fee at Upper Clearwater Campground?
Yes. The entrance fee is Discover Pass: $10/day or $45/year per vehicle, on top of the No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass) camping fee.
How many campsites does Upper Clearwater Campground have?
Upper Clearwater Campground has 6 campsites.
Are dogs allowed at Upper Clearwater Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Upper Clearwater Campground.
When is Upper Clearwater Campground open?
As of 2026-09-29: Upper Clearwater Campground will be closed for Summer 2026 due to state budget reductions.
Is there cell service at Upper Clearwater Campground?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from Verizon at Upper Clearwater Campground. It shows none from AT&T or T-Mobile. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Upper Clearwater Campground?
Upper Clearwater Campground is managed by the state forestry agency.

Around Upper Clearwater Campground

fishypedia.com · 30 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Wentworth Lake, whose mapped center point is 30 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Wentworth Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs and waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Upper Clearwater Campground, in straight-line miles: Sol Duc Hot Springs (hot spring, 23 miles), Olympic Hot Springs (hot spring, 29 miles), and Marymere Falls (waterfall, 30 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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