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Willaby Campground
4.61328 reviews353 South Shore Road PO box 9, Quinault, Washington, 98575, United States
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243 ftPrice
$25/night
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21 campsites
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Unknown
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353 South Shore Road PO box 9, Quinault, Washington, 98575, United States
Willaby Campground
353 South Shore Road PO box 9, Quinault, Washington, 98575, United States
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Aberdeen (40 miles, approximately 1-hour drive)
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Overview
<p>Willaby Campground is located on the south shore of Lake Quinault in the beautiful temperate rainforest. Sitka spruce, Douglas-fir, western hemlock and western red cedar provide dense shade for this beautiful setting. The forested slopes of the Olympic National Park provide a scenic backdrop across the Quinault Lake.</p><p>There are 19 campsites that accommodate tents, trailers and RV’s and 2 walk-in tent sites.</p>
About the campground
The elevation is 200 ft. The southwest entrance (Quinault Lake) to the Olympic National Park is 8 miles from the campground. The campground is a single loop located in a grove of large conifers next to Lake Quinault. Most sites overlook the lake. The loop tightly hugs the hillside giving many sites nice views of the water. RVrs may find the interior road's high banks troublesome. The campground's thick understory of fern, lichen draped maples and other shrubs provide good to excellent privacy between sites. An overflow area, the boat trailer parking area, is available to RVs after 6PM. Day trips from this campground are Olympic National Park's Enchanted Valley, Colonel Bob Wilderness, and the 30-mile Lake Quinault Shore Loop (popular for bikers during the summer). There is also the Rain Forest Nature Trail (interpretive), interpretive programs at the Lake Quinault Lodge, and across the lake, the Park Service's Visitor Center and numerous trails to explore.
Seasons & access
Open April 15 through November 1
Facilities
Lake Quinault is 3,000 acres and a nice sailing lake. Power boats are limited to 24mph. Informal beach area is gravel and sand. Hiking: Quinault National Trail System - various hikes up to a total of 10 miles. They include: Rain Forest Nature Trail Loop - 0.5 miles Quinault Loop Trail - 8 miles Galton Creek Falls Trail - 0.6 miles Fishing: Rainbow and Cutthroat trout and, catch and release only, Dollyvarden and Quinault salmon. Wenatchee National Forest 201 Wenatchee National Forest Washington The Wenatchee National Forest, of the Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forests, is located in the west central portion of Washington and is comprised of 1,672,139 acres. There are about 79 developed campgrounds of which 47 meet the selection criteria. The Wenatchee National Forest (NF) stretches about 135 miles along the east side of the Cascade Mountain range from the south end of the North Cascade National Park (NP) and Lake Chelan to the Yakama Indian Reservation and Rimrock Lake. Being close to several major population centers, the Wenatchee NF is one of the most heavily visited national forest in the Pacific Northwest year after year. This Forest, with an abundance and variety of recreation opportunities to be discovered and enjoyed by all, has "something for everyone". One popular recreational activity, allowing visitors to discover the Wenatchee NF up-close-and- personally, is exploring the 2,500 miles of recreation trails. These trails vary in lengths, mode, and difficulty. There are short, foot-only trails, such as the 0.5-mile Hidden Lake Trail at Glacier View campground. Scenic trails, like the Icicle River Gorge-River Loop Trail at Rock Island campground, are enjoyed both by hikers and mountain bikers. Some in the timbered zones, such as Little Kachess Trail out of the Kachess campground, will challenge all. Almost half of the Wenatchee NF is classified as Wilderness and there are numerous trails, such as Buck Creek trail at Phelps Creek campground, providing access to pristine wonders. In addition, there are several "barrier free" trails, like Pleasant Valley campground's wheelchair-friendly Nature Trail which is perfect for physically challenged hikers and hikers with strollers. The Wentachee NF is horse country with trails in open pine stands, cool and shady timber, and high country areas. The Forest's horse camps, such as Chiwawa Horse Camp, were designed, developed, and maintained with the help of the Washington Backcountry Horsemen organization. For more information about equestrian recreation opportunities in the Wenatchee, contact the Forest or the Washington Backcountry Horsemen organization. Wenatchee NF has miles of off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails that are open to both dirt bikes and pedal-powered mountain bikes. The highest concentration of these trails may be west of Naches, Washington. Crow Creek and Kaner Flat campgrounds appear to be at the center of the OHV activity. From these campgrounds, OHV enthusiasts can experience more than 150 miles of trails in the Chinook Pass and White Pass areas. However, one doesn't have to leave the asphalt to enjoy breath-taking scenery. US Rt. 2 and I-90 cross the middle section of the Wenatchee NF. State Rt. 410 provides access to the east side of Mount Rainier NP and U.S. Rt. 12 winds past Tieton River and Rimrock Lake to Packwood, Washington. Developed campgrounds on or near these routes allow visitors to stop a while and Wenatchee National Forest 202 explore the area in depth. On the way to Packwood along U.S. Rt. 12, are several campgrounds, some in sunny stands of Ponderosa and Jeffery pine and others in dense woods of fir and spruce. Late summer campers in Hause Creek, Willows, and Windy Point campgrounds, can watch or join the whitewater enthusiasts floating by on the Tieton River. Nearby is Clear Creek Falls Overlook - a must stop. However, Clear Creek Falls isn't the only spectacular waterfall in the Wenatchee NF, just the easiest to see. (Ask at the Ranger District office for a waterfall near your campground.) Where there are waterfalls, a lake or river can't be far away. And where there are lakes and rivers, there is usually fishing. The Wenatchee NF fish , ranging from Brook trout to Kokanee salmon, are waiting for anglers. The fishing in the Wenatchee NF is challenging and, in many places, requires a skilled angler. State Rt. 410 threads its way through Mt. Rainier NP and along the American and Naches rivers. Mt. Rainier is the highest volcanic peak in the Cascade Mountain Range and part of the "Ring of Fire" of volcanic ranges that almost circle the Pacific Ocean. It is considered an active volcano although its most recent eruption occurred in the early 1800s. Made from sluggish, intermittent lava flows and explosive eruptions of ash and rock over the last 40 million years, Mt, Rainier is classified as a "composite volcano." Built by eons of eruptions, worn down by ice, wind, and rain, and sculpted glaciers, visiting Mt. Rainier is a wonderful experience. An outstanding location for observing the beauty of Mt. Rainier is Sunrise. The highest point in Mt. Rainier NP, visitors can access Sunrise by car (recreational vehicles not recommended) to enjoy fabulous views and a wonderful display of wildflowers. Sunrise is within an easy drive of Wenatchee's Lodgepole, Pleasant Valley, and Little Naches campgrounds, making it a great day trip from any of these campgrounds. Tumwater Campground, on US Rt. 2 and just north of the Bavarian-styled community of Leavenworth, is not only an outstanding transient campground but is a good base camp for enjoying the many activities available in town. Once a popular location for anglers, but since the State no longer permits fishing, Tumwater campground is rarely full. Now, campers come to enjoy the tranquil atmosphere, the spacious sites, and maybe some wading in the Chiwaukem Creek. There is a lot of history to be found in the Wenatchee NF. Beside the OHV opportunities found at Kaner Flat campground, is its special history. Today's campground location was the site of the Longmire Wagon Train's stop on their way to Steilacoom, WA. There are several other "branch routes" off the primary Oregon Trail in the area (maps are available at the Naches Ranger District Office) for visitors to explore and imagine what it might have been like to travel through the Forest in a covered wagon more than 150 years ago. There are so many special places in the Wenatchee National Forest, things to do, lakes to fish, trails to hike, rivers to float, roads to drive, sights to see, and memories to make in the Wenatchee NF. There truly is "something for everyone" in this Forest and it all waits for your discovery. Wenatchee National Forest 203 Forest Supervisor's Office 215 Melody Lane Wenatchee, Washington 98801 509-664-9200 Ranger District Offices Chelan District 428 W. Woodin Ave. Chelan, Washington 98816 509-682-2576 Cle Elum District 803 W. 2nd St. Cle Elum, Washington 98922 509-852-1100 Entiat District 2108 Entiat Way P.O.B. 476 Entiat, Washington 98822 509-784-1511 Naches District 10237 Highway 12 Naches, Washington 98937 509-653-1400 Wenatchee River District 600 Sherbourne St. Leavenworth, Washington 98826 509-548-6977 With over 3,000 miles of trails in the forest, there is a trail for everyone. The problem is there will probably be several trails for every person. Check with the Ranger District office for the one that best meets your needs for a day’s adventure. Wenatchee National Forest 204 Campground Map - North Section No. Campground Page No. Campground Page 1 Taneum 266 15 Ida Creek 234 2 Icewater Creek 233 16 Rock Island 256 3 Ken Wilcox Horse Camp 241 17 Black Pine Horse Camp 212 4 Swauk 265 18 Tumwater 267 5 Wish Poosh 273 19 Glacier View 227 6 Kachess 238 20 Nason Creek 249 7 Cle Elum River 218 21 Goose Creek 228 8 Red Mountain 255 22 Fox Creek 226 9 Cayuse Horse Camp 214 23 Lake Creek 243 10 Salmon La Sac 258 24 Silver Falls 260 11 Owhi 251 25 Chiwawa Horse Camp 216 12 Beverly 211 26 Cottonwood (1) 219 13 Eightmile 225 27 Phelps Creek 253 14 Johnny Creek 237 Wenatchee National Forest 205 Wenatchee National Forest - North Section Quick Look-Up Table - Campground Locations and Descriptions STATE NEAREST CITY/TOWN CAMPGROUND TOTAL SITES PAGE NO. Washington Ardenvoir Cottonwood (1) 25 O O O 219 Washington Ardenvoir Fox Creek 16 O O O 226 Washington Ardenvoir Lake Creek 18 O O O 243 Washington Ardenvoir Silver Falls 14 O O O 260 Washington Cle Elum Beverly 14 O O 211 Washington Cle Elum Cayuse Horse Camp 14 O O 214 Washington Cle Elum Cle Elum River 17 O O O 218 Washington Cle Elum Icewater Creek 14 O O 233 Washington Cle Elum Ken Wilcox Horse Camp 19 O 241 Washington Cle Elum Owhi 21 O 251 Washington Cle Elum Red Mountain 10 O O 255 Washington Cle Elum Salmon La Sac 66 O O O 258 Washington Cle Elum Swauk 23 O O O 265 Washington Cle Elum Taneum 13 O O O 266 Washington Cle Elum Wish Poosh 32 O O O 273 Washington Easton Kachess 120 O O O 238 Washington Leavenworth Black Pine Horse Camp 14 O O O 212 Washington Leavenworth Chiwawa Horse Camp 21 O O O 216 Washington Leavenworth Eightmile 41 O O O 225 Washington Leavenworth Glacier View 22 O 227 Washington Leavenworth Goose Creek 29 O O O 228 Wenatchee National Forest 206 Wenatchee National Forest - North (cont’d) Quick Look-Up Table - Campground Locations and Descriptions STATE NEAREST CITY/TOWN CAMPGROUND TOTAL SITES PAGE NO. Washington Leavenworth Ida Creek 10 O O O 234 Washington Leavenworth Johnny Creek 63 O O O 237 Washington Leavenworth Nason Creek 71 O O O 249 Washington Leavenworth Phelps Creek 13 O 253 Washington Leavenworth Rock Island 22 O O O 256 Washington Leavenworth Tumwater 84 O O O 267 Wenatchee National Forest 207 Mt. Rainier, east side - Wenatchee National Forest (Washington) Wenatchee National Forest 208 Campground Map - South Section No. Campground Page No. Campground Page 1 South Clear Lake 263 11 Soda Springs 262 2 North Clear Lake 250 12 Pleasant Valley 254 3 Indian Creek 235 13 Hells Crossing 231 4 Hause Creek 230 14 Cedar Springs 215 5 Willows 271 15 American Forks 210 6 Windy Point 272 16 Crow Creek 223 7 Lower Bumping Lake 247 17 Kaner Flat 240 8 Upper Bumping Lake 269 18 Little Naches 244 9 Lodgepole 246 19 Sawmill Flat 259 10 Cougar Flat 222 20 Cottonwood (2) 220 Wenatchee National Forest 209 Wenatchee National Forest - South Section Quick Look-Up Table - Campground Locations and Descriptions STATE NEAREST CITY/TOWN CAMPGROUND TOTAL SITES PAGE NO. Washington Cliffdell American Forks 12 O O 210 Washington Cliffdell Cedar Springs 15 O O O 215 Washington Cliffdell Cottonwood (2) 13 O O O 220 Washington Cliffdell Cougar Flat 12 O O O 222 Washington Cliffdell Crow Creek 15 O O 223 Washington Cliffdell Hells Crossing 18 O O O 231 Washington Cliffdell Kaner Flat 45 O O O 240 Washington Cliffdell Little Naches 17 O O O 244 Washington Cliffdell Lodgepole 34 O O O 246 Washington Cliffdell Lower Bumping Lake 22 O O O O 247 Washington Cliffdell Pleasant Valley 17 O O 254 Washington Cliffdell Sawmill Flat 24 O O O 259 Washington Cliffdell Soda Springs 23 O O O 262 Washington Cliffdell Upper Bumping Lake 42 O O O 269 Washington Naches Hause Creek 40 O O O 230 Washington Naches Indian Creek 38 O O O 235 Washington Naches North Clear Lake 22 O O 250 Washington Naches South Clear Lake 26 O O O 263 Washington Naches Willows 16 O O O 271 Washington Naches Windy Point 14 O O O 272 Wenatchee National Forest 210 Wenatchee National Forest - Campground Descriptions
Water activities
Lake Quinault is 3,000 acres and a nice sailing lake. Power boats are limited to 24mph. Informal beach area is gravel and sand.
RV information
The parking aprons are paved. RV Waste stations available for a fee at the Kalaloch campground (no potable water), Olympic National Park, 32.3 miles north of Quinault, WA on US Rt 101 and at Hoquiam River RV Park (has potable water), Hoquiam, WA, 37.9 miles south of Quinault, WA. Olympic National Forest 200 Moss-covered vault, Big Creek CG - Olympic National Forest (WA)
Directions
From Quinault, WA, take South Shore Rd. south 0.3 miles to campground on right.
- National Forest
- Olympic National Forest
- Ranger District
- Pacific - Quinault Office
- Elevation
- 200
- Rate
- $25 per day NOTE: There is overflow RV parking (6PM - 9AM). See campground host.
- Maximum Stay
- 14
- Open Season
- April – Oct. - Nov.
