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Kalaloch Campground is located on the southwest coast of the Olympic Peninsula in Olympic National Park, on a high bluff adjacent to the Pacific Ocean. It is a good choice for those looking for Kalaloch or Ruby Beach camping. Although campsites are not directly on the beach, several of them overlook the water and there is beach access within the facility. The campground is large and set amidst a peaceful, coastal forest that thrives on the regions high annual rainfall. Rain or shine, it is one of the most visited areas of the park. Natural Features: Kalaloch, meaning "a good place to land" in the Quinault language, has no shortage of natural areas to explore. The Pacific shoreline just below provides ample habitat for marine life: tide pools reveal crabs and sea urchins at low tide; sea otters float on the surface of submerged kelp beds; shorebirds nest on beaches; and whales and dolphins occasionally emerge offshore. Beyond the national parks 73 miles of coastline lie three national wildlife refuges and one marine sanctuary. Recreation: Near the campground and lodge, trails and steps descend about 40 ft. to the beach. There are several beaches, tide pools, scenic overlooks and trails to explore. The Kalaloch Creek Nature Trail is a mile-long walk through the forest along Kalaloch Creek, which drains into the ocean. There are accessible lookout points at Ruby Beach and Beach Trail 4. Kalaloch camping is known for birding; species such as western gulls and bald eagles are frequently sighted. Visitors may even spot a puffin. Fishing and shellfish harvesting is allowed under state and park regulations. Swimming is possible, however the Kalaloch area is known for large drifting logs that can pose a threat to swimmers as they wash ashore. Swimmers should also be aware of potentially dangerous rip tides. Facilities: Kalaloch Campground is a large facility with 168 campsites, including one group site and four accessible sites. Each site has campfire rings with grates and picnic tables. Food lockers and drinking water are available at campground loop restrooms. There are no hookups at this facility, though a dump station is available for a $5 fee. The nearest shower facility is nine miles away, and campers can purchase firewood and other goods at a nearby general store.
Kalaloch Campground is on Highway 101, 34 miles south of Forks, Washington, and 73 miles north of Aberdeen, Washington.
"Walk In" means "All First-Come, First-Served".
Beautiful shady campground perched on the bluff between the beach and Highway 101. A few sites have ocean views. Others back up on the highway. We had one of the latter sites, but road noise dies down at night. There is a dump station (pay), water fill-up, and flush toilets.
The main issue to be aware of is that the sites, while beautiful, nicely spaced for privacy, and shady, are generally too small for large rigs...this is primarily a tent and smaller vehicle campground. There were a few larger rigs there, but some had their slides impinging on the road. Many sites could not accommodate them at all. If you're planning to visit in a larger rig, I would strongly recommend making a reservation, as it may be impossible to get a site you can fit into without one. Even in prime season (early August) there are sites to be had without reservations, although maybe not on the weekend.
The tidepools at the north end of the beach are great. The price is right...$24, or for those of us with senior passes, $12.
Beach for miles! The campground is near the beach with a. easy descent down the stairs. The campground offers potable water, and bathrooms, but no showers. Our campsite was large enough to pitch an 8 person tent + room for chairs and other items. The campground itself is busy in the summer and we'll maintained. If you are not able to book a site in advance, same day reservations are available almost every day per park ranger. The night sky deserves it's own segment. It's dark, deep and so full of starts it feels you could swim on it.
Only note is one of women's stalls in a bathroom was out of order, but easily remedied by using another bathroom.
This place is my absolute favourite. The beach is stunning, the campground is large and has nice, clean washrooms. I come back time and again to take in the breathtaking views.
Beautiful first come first serve in shoulder season of October, find your camping spot first and then self register at the registration board, $24 a day and you can pay online via QR code. 1 bar AT&T. So many cool mushrooms throughout the sites. Very popular but there are so many sites you are bound to find one though the beach racing ones will be taken early.
I went to Kalaloch Campground to go look at the beach, check out the tree off life and dip my toes in the water. There was plenty of parking, but does require a discovery pass to park. As you are coming down the 101 this is one of the easiest places to actually get to the beach. Getting to the beach still requires going down a staircase and the bottom stair is continually being washed away so be careful about that bottom step. The beach is more sandy than say Ruby Beach, but not quite all sand like ocean shores.
