🏕 Campground
Hoh Rain Forest Campground (Olympic NP)
About This Permit
The Hoh Rain Forest Campground sits at the trailhead for Olympic's legendary temperate rainforest — 140 inches of annual rainfall producing 300-year-old Sitka spruce and maples draped in club moss. The campground launches the Hall of Mosses day trail and the Hoh River Trail toward Mount Olympus.
Frequently Asked Questions
How wet is the Hoh Rain Forest?
Very — roughly 140 inches (nearly 12 feet) of annual rainfall. Summer is drier (July–August can have clear stretches), but pack rain gear regardless. The campground and forest are spectacular even in light rain.
What is the Hall of Mosses?
A 0.8-mile loop through old-growth big-leaf maple trees draped in club moss — one of the most photographed forest scenes in the Pacific Northwest. It starts directly from the Hoh Visitor Center, adjacent to the campground.
Can I backpack to Mount Olympus from the Hoh Campground?
Yes — the Hoh River Trail leads 17 miles to Glacier Meadows at the base of Blue Glacier. A separate wilderness permit (recreation.gov) is required for overnight backpacking on this route.
Key Facts
- State
- WA
- Season
- Year-round; reservation season typically late May – mid-September (2026: June 12 – Sept 6); first-come, first-served outside reservation season
- Sites
- 72 sites (including 1 group site and 1 ADA-accessible site); RV dump station currently closed indefinitely
- Access
- Upper Hoh Road, 19 miles east of Forks, WA
- Reservation Window
- Reservations on recreation.gov during peak season; first-come, first-served off-peak (some sites may close in winter). Sites released on staggered schedule: 6 months, 2 weeks, and 4 days in advance.
- Difficulty to reserve
- 3/5(Competitive)
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