Facilities
Fairholme Campground is a large facility with 84 campsites, including walk-in lakeside campsites and one ADA accessible site. Each site has a campfire ring and picnic table. Food storage lockers are provided in some, but not all campsites. Drinking water is available at each bathroom and water spickets are also located along the trails to the walk-in campsites. There are no RV hookups at this facility, but a RV water fill station and RV septic dump station are located next to the campground where the boat launch is. Payment is required for each use of the RV septic dump station. The nearest gas station is located 17 miles west on US Highway 101 at the junction with SR 113. The nearest shower facility is Bogachiel State Park (35 miles one way) located off US Highway 101. Payment is required for use of shower facilities. Campers can purchase firewood at Fairholme General Store, Lake Crescent Lodge, and Log Cabin Resort.
Natural Features
Lake Crescent, a cold, clear, glacially carved lake, owes its existence to ice. Its azure depths, which plummet to 624 feet, were gouged by huge ice sheets thousands of years ago. As the ice retreated, it left behind a steep valley that filled with the clear blue waters of Lake Crescent.
Recreation
Numerous day hiking opportunities are available near the Lake Crescent area. Please follow the link to Olympic NPS page for more information - Lake Crescent Area Brochure - https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/lake-crescent-area-brochure.htm
Paddling and boating opportunities are available within minutes from the campground. Lake Crescent boat launch is located adjacent to the campground. Please follow the link to learn more - Boating - https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/boating.htm
Fairholme Olympic Discovery Trailhead is located about 2 miles west of Fairholme Campground on US Highway 101. Bicycling, road cycling, and hiking are available at this access point. Please follow the link to learn more - https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/olympic/recreation/bicycling/recarea/?recid=80688&actid=26
Recreation Sites
- Standard Nonelectric
- Walk To
- Management
- Tent Only Nonelectric
- Overnight
Activities
- Biking
- Birding
- Camping
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Paddling
- Photography
- Swimming
- Water Access
Amenities
- Accessible Boat Ramp
- Accessible Campsites
- Accessible Drinking Water
- Accessible Fishing Dock
- Accessible Flush Toilets
- Accessible Grills
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Sites
- Accessible Trails
- Boat Ramp
- Boat Trailer Parking
- Drinking Water
- Dump Station
- Flush Toilets
- Lake Access
- Pets Allowed
- Picnic Tables
- Water Spigot
Nearby Attractions
Olympic National Park has much to explore, including temperate rain forests, ocean shores, sub-alpine mountains, lakes and more. The towns of Port Angeles, Forks, and Beaver are within a 30 to 60-minute drive. Fairholme Campground is along the shores of Lake Crescent, which is a big attraction for visitors to the park. Additionally, access to the Sol Duc Valley, with its popular Sol Duc Falls trail and Sol Duc Hotsprings Resort nearby. A moderate drive from the campground also provides access to the Marymere Falls and Mount Storm King trails. Fairholme Campground is a good base camp to explore Olympic National Park, as it is located between Port Angeles (Hurricane Ridge) and popular western locations such as Rialto Beach, Hoh Rainforest, and Kalaloch/Ruby Beach.
Getting Here
Fairholme lies on the west side of Lake Cresent within Olympic National Park, about a 45-minute drive from Port Angeles and a 30-minute drive from Forks. Fairholme Campground is accessed by Camp David Jr. Road, off US Highway 101.
Need to Know
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.
Call the recorded line at (360) 565-3131 to check current status and area information (updated twice daily).
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.
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.
Contact Information
For campground inquiries, please call: 360-565-3130
