Fairholme Campground

Call the recorded line at (360) 565-3131 to check current status and area information (updated twice daily).

This campground has a 7-day maximum stay limit during the reservation season. There is a 21-day maximum stay limit for all Olympic National Park campgrounds collectively in a calendar year.

Expect long delays at Heart O’ the Hills Entrance Station and Hoh Rain Forest Entrance Station. In order to avoid waiting in line for long periods of time at Entrance Stations, plan on arriving before 10:00 AM or after 5:00 PM.

Entrance fees: Save time at park entrances by purchasing your digital park entrance passes on Recreation.gov at no additional cost. Once purchased, passes for Olympic National Park must be printed prior to use. While in the park, the paper copy is presented at entrance stations and displayed on the vehicle dashboard, particularly when the vehicle is parked at trailheads. Connectivity is limited or non-existent in the park, therefore printing the permit in advance is required. The pass will be accepted at all park entrance stations.

Most campsites in Fairholme cannot accommodate large RVs or trailers. Please read campsite details and warnings carefully before reserving a site. There is limited parking available in the campground. If your vehicle(s) do not fit in your campsite (see information below), vehicels will be required to park in the boat launch parking lot area outside of the campground.

Maximum one passenger vehicle per walk-in site (sites 70-90). Please park at designated space for the campsite you reserved. There will be a reserved recreation.gov placard for your assigned parking spot.

• •Trails that lead to walk-in campsites are relatively short and steep -- not all walk-in campsites have a food storage locker. All food and scented items must be stored in your vehicle or an animal reisistant food container when not in use.
• •Camping aboard a vessel on park waters is prohibited.

Maximum one RV and tow vehicle per standard site (sites 1-69) provided both vehicles fit in the driveway, are not parked on any vegetation, and are clear of the roadway.

• •There is very limited overflow parking around the campground. All vehicles that cannot fit into campsite will be required to park in the boat launch parking area. Two registered vehicles per standard site (campsites 1-69) - which include tow vehicles, vehicles being towed, or trailers/campers/fifth wheels.

Maximum two passenger vehicles per standard site (sites 1-69) provided both vehicles fit in the driveway, are not parked on any vegetation, and are clear of the roadway.

Roads in the campground are very steep and narrow with low tree branches and tight turns. Maneuvering large RVs and trailers into campsites may be difficult. Please read campsite warnings and measurements carefully. Accommodations cannot be made for RVs or trailers that cannot fit or be maneuvered into reserved sites.

The Port Angeles Visitor Center is open daily and provides information about the area's natural and cultural resources; call (360) 565-3130 for more information.

Help keep our wildlife wild by following proper food storage practices. All food and scented items must be stored in a vehicle or an animal resistant food container when not in use.

Fairholme campground is a reservation only campground from May 23rd - September 29th. During this period there will not be any First-Come First-Served availability. Check with the Fairholme campground ranger or host for any cancellations that may be sold as First-Come First-Served sites on a 1-night only.

Pets are not allowed on hiking trails in Olympic National Park. Pets are allowed in developed areas such as campgrounds, picnic areas, roads, parking lots, and some paved trails. Pets must be leashed (up to 6 feet) and always attached to a human. Do not leave pets unattended or tied to an object in a way that will damage vegetation or park property.

Swimming in Lake Crescent can be dangerous due to the year-round cold-water temperature. Swim at your own risk.

Gathering wood from the campground is strictly prohibited. Firewood is available at Fairholme General Store, Lake Crescent Lodge, and Log Cabin Resort.

• •Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.