Page Updated: August 10, 2023
Olympic National Forest
Big Creek - Olympic National Forest
Costal beaches and rugged mountains of the Olympic Peninsula work together with rivers, lakes, and temperate rain forests to create some of the most enchanting environments in the United States. The woodlands of the Olympic National Forest contribute more than 600k+ acres of emerald forest, miles trails, 20 campgrounds, and extensive recreational possibilities for the greater peninsula area. It’s perfect place to experience the Pacific Northwest and evade larger throngs of tourists in nearby Olympic National Park.
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The national park sits at the heart of the Olympic Peninsula landscape and is nearly surrounded by Olympic National Forest.
Recreation
Recreation choices in Olympic National Forest are endless. One can find hiking, biking, backpacking, swimming, fishing, horseback riding, and of course camping. And because if the temperate nature of the Olympic Peninsula, exploring the forest in the wintertime isn’t out of reach.
Camping
In addition to the lodge and 3 cabin rentals, there are numerous campgrounds in Olympic National Forest. All campsites are first come first served. If choosing your own campsite away from developed campgrounds is more your speed, the park offers dispersed camping free of charge.
2021
Our second visit into Olympic National Forest, we dipped in the forest for the morning and enjoyed hiking Upper Big Creek Loop.
