Campground · Olympic National Park
Rainforest camping, lake access and short walks around Quinault.
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The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Olympic Tour Guide
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Olympic National Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
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Willaby: Camping and Lake Access“Willaby Campground is ahead on Lake Quinault's south shore, with mossy forest campsites and a separate day-use area by the water.”
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Guide
Willaby is a small, 21-site campground and day-use area on Lake Quinault’s south shore, in Olympic National Forest across the water from Olympic National Park’s wooded slopes. It’s a handy overnight base for the Quinault rainforest and shoreline. Nineteen regular sites and two walk-in tent sites sit among conifers, moss and ferns. There are no hookups, and vehicles or trailers are limited to 16 feet.
Some sites look toward the lake; others sit in the trees, and privacy varies. Check the individual site map and photos before booking if the view or space matters to you. The campground has potable water, picnic tables and flush toilets, including a wheelchair-accessible restroom near the boat launch. Several camp and picnic sites are listed as accessible.
The day-use area has a boat launch and lake access. Nearby short rainforest walks include Big Spruce Tree and Maple Glade, with waterfalls around the Quinault area. Fishing and boating on Lake Quinault require permits through the Quinault Indian Nation. For a meal, Lake Quinault Lodge is nearby and has a restaurant. Willaby operates seasonally, so check current availability before planning a stay.
Wildlife
710 sightingsOlympic MarmotMost seen around 11 AMSighting map
30 sightingsHumpback WhaleMost seen around 6 PMSighting map
42 sightingsGrey WhaleMost seen around noonSighting map
23 sightingsMountain LionMost seen around 8 PMSighting map
71 sightingsMountain GoatMost seen around 7 AMSighting map
306 sightingsBald EagleMost seen around 11 AMSighting mapSighting maps show where each species has been reported across Olympic. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.
Keep exploring
EasyQuinault Loop Trail #8544 mi · 2.5 hr · 0.8 mi awayA boardwalked bog, cascading falls, and Lake Quinault in one loop.
EasyQuinault Big Sitka Spruce Tree Trail0.4 mi · 30 min · 1.7 mi awayA short forest path leads to a towering Sitka spruce.
EasyMaple Glade Rain Forest Trail0.5 mi · 30 min · 3.5 mi awayMoss-draped maples and nurse logs in a gentle half-mile loop.
EasyKestner Homestead Trail1.3 mi · 45 min · 3.5 mi awayAn easy forest loop to an old homestead and orchard.
Lodging · 0.6 mi awayLake Quinault LodgeStay or eat at the 1926 lodge on Lake Quinault's south shore.
Ranger station · 0.7 mi awaySouth Shore Quinault Ranger StationA useful stop for maps, trail advice, and wilderness permits.
Sight · 0.7 mi awayLake Quinault MuseumTwo 20-plus-foot cedar canoes anchor this small local museum.
Campground · 0.8 mi awayFalls Creek CampgroundRainforest campsites with lakeshore access and a CCC-built shelter.
Campground · 1.3 mi awayGatton Creek CampgroundFive walk-in tent sites beside Lake Quinault.
Sight · 1.8 mi awayQuinault Big Sitka Spruce TreeA short walk to a 191-foot spruce with a 59-foot girth.
Picnic area · 2.1 mi awayJuly Creek Picnic AreaA short loop to huge Douglas-firs and Lake Quinault views.
Ranger station · 3.5 mi awayQuinault Rain Forest Ranger StationA useful base for two short rainforest walks by Lake Quinault.Parkwolf’s Olympic ranking
The audio tour guide for the drive, plus offline maps, trails, and wildlife heatmaps for when the signal drops.
