Photo: NPS Photo/J. PrestonFairholme Campground
★4.0(254 reviews)
High DemandOlympic National Park · Clallam County, Washington🚛Big Rig FriendlyLake Access
Photo: NPS Photo/J. PrestonBest For
RV campers and families who want Lake Crescent frontage and the park's most generous vehicle length limit (55 feet). The mix of standard, tent-only, and walk-to sites makes it one of the more versatile campgrounds in the system, appealing to both big rigs and tent campers who want a little separation from the road.
78
Sites
No
Hookups
Fairholme's 55-foot vehicle maximum is the highest of any campground in the dataset, making it the top choice for large RV setups that can't fit at Sol Duc (50 ft) or Kalaloch (52 ft) — though it offers no electrical hookups. Its 78 sites span standard, tent-only, and walk-to configurations, giving different camper types distinct experiences within the same campground. July is the hardest month to book with 18.3% of reservations made 6+ months out, while August paradoxically has the highest last-minute rate at 41.2% — the highest of any campground in the park — meaning cancellation alerts can be surprisingly productive for August dates at Fairholme. Rated 4.0/5 across 254 reviews, it's well-regarded without reaching the heights of the rainforest campgrounds.
Content from Olympic National Park park guide
July and August are peak months at Olympic, with 10,876 and 10,842 reservations respectively — and 18.7% to 19.5% of those locked in 6+ months before arrival. September drops to 8,356 reservations with 27.8% booked last-minute, making it the best balance of reliable weather, manageable crowds, and realistic last-minute availability. March and April see only 307 and 694 total reservations with 0.0% booked 6+ months out, offering genuine walk-up access at campgrounds like Sol Duc and the park's first-come sites.
Olympic's fragmented geography — three separate ecosystems with no interior roads connecting them — means your campground choice determines which part of the park you can reasonably explore. Reaching Kalaloch or South Beach from Heart O' the Hills requires a 90-minute drive around the peninsula's perimeter, so plan your itinerary around one region per trip or be prepared for significant daily driving. Dosewallips is currently inaccessible by vehicle due to a washed-out road 6.5 miles from camp, and Queets is accessible only from the Upper Queets River Road after a mudslide closed the primary route — verify current conditions before any visit to the park's more remote campgrounds.
Total reservations in May 2024: 491
Address
Clallam County, Washington
Coordinates
48.0701, -123.9181
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
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The park entrance fee is $35 per vehicle and covers access for seven days. Nightly camping rates vary by campground but are not individually broken out in available data — expect rates consistent with National Park Service standards for non-hookup sites. The America the Beautiful Annual Pass ($80) covers the entrance fee for all national parks and federal lands, making it a straightforward value for anyone visiting more than two fee-area parks in a year; it does not waive campsite reservation fees.
Maximum stays range from 7 nights at the reservation campgrounds (Kalaloch, Mora, Hoh, Staircase, Fairholme) to 14 nights at first-come campgrounds and Sol Duc. Cell service is unreliable to nonexistent throughout most of the park — download offline maps and campground information before leaving Port Angeles, Forks, or Aberdeen, the closest supply towns for different park sections. Pets are generally allowed in campgrounds but not on most trails; generator hours and quiet hours vary by campground, so check specific regulations before arrival.