Elwha RV Park & Campground is a convenient basecamp for exploring Olympic National Park, located just 6 miles from the Olympic National Park Visitor Center and the entrance to Hurricane Ridge. From here, you can reach mountain viewpoints, beaches, rainforests, and hot springs with manageable day-trip drive times. Use the estimates below to plan your route and pick the ONP section that fits your day.
Drive times listed below are approximate and may vary based on traffic, weather conditions, seasonal road closures, and time spent within the park.
Estimated drive times to popular ONP areas:
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Hurricane Ridge Gate: 10 minutes
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Hurricane Ridge Summit: 45–60 minutes
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Deer Park: 60 minutes
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Madison Falls / Elwha Valley: 10 minutes
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Lake Crescent (East side): 15 minutes
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Marymere Falls / Lake Crescent Lodge: 20 minutes
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Spruce Railroad Trail / Devil’s Punchbowl: 20 minutes
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Sol Duc Falls: 40 minutes
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Sol Duc Hot Springs: 60 minutes
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LaPush / Second Beach / Rialto Beach: 75–90 minutes
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Kalaloch Beach / Tree of Life: 105 minutes
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Hoh Rainforest: 120 minutes
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Cape Flattery: 105 minutes
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Lake Ozette: 120 minutes
Yes!
We have big rig pull-through sites.
These sites measure 30′ wide x 70′ long and can take a 45′ 5th wheel + heavy duty truck or a 40′ A motorhome + a 20′ utility trailer behind. These sites have 30/50-AMP electric, water, & septic. They are open sky sites with no overhead branches and are satellite friendly.
Please check online availability or give us a call to secure a booking.
Cell service and Wi-Fi availability at Elwha RV Park & Campground varies by carrier and location within the park due to surrounding terrain. Verizon generally provides the most reliable coverage, while other carriers may experience limited or inconsistent service. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available near the office and bathhouse, with details outlined below.
Cell Service:
Cell service is generally good throughout the park for most major mobile providers, though signal strength can vary by carrier and exact site location.
Wi-Fi:
Our recently upgraded fiber optic Wi-Fi system is included as a courtesy to our guests and supports streaming from your site. Wi-Fi coverage is strongest near central areas such as the office, bathhouse, and clubhouse, and may weaken in the tenting area or at sites farther from these locations.
Connection Tips:
If you experience difficulty connecting due to device limits or signal strength, we recommend moving to a more central part of the park, such as the clubhouse.
We welcome drop-in guests for any available sites. After hours we have packets ready for available sites to the Left of the office door. Please note that we don’t have drop-in sites set aside from our reservable site inventory, so there are nights we sell out in advance. We always recommend making reservations in advance to guarantee a space will be available for you.
Yes! Elwha RV Park & Campground is pet-friendly, and we’re happy to host well-behaved pets when noted at booking. For everyone’s comfort and safety, pets must be supervised, leashed when outside, and owners must follow the park policies below (including noise, cleanup, and no unattended pets for long periods). We also offer daytime pet-walking services—stop by the office for details.
We are a pet friendly park. If you plan to bring a pet, please mention this when you book.
To keep a safe camping environment for our campers and their pets, we maintain the following policies for all pets:
No dangerous pets, aggressive pets, or excessive barkers allowed.
Non-Canine pets (such as cats, birds, reptiles, etc.) Must remain inside the RV or vehicle for the duration of your stay.
Please pick up after your pet immediately, both in your site and around the campground property. Doggie bag disposal stations are provided for your convenience.
When outside the RV or vehicle all pets must be an leash and supervised by an adult at all times.
Please do not tie pets up in the site.
Please do not leave dogs alone in a vehicle or RV for extended periods of time.
We promptly address pet noise and safety complaints for the sake of all our campers.
We offer daytime pet walking services. Please stop in the office during your stay for more information.
Check-in:
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RV & Tent Sites: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Vacation Rentals: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Check-out:
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All sites and rentals: 11:00 AM
You can book online or by phone, and spring 2026 reservations are currently open. For peak summer travel, reservations typically open around October 1, and if you already know your dates, we can place a pencil hold to record your site type and preferences until booking officially opens. Details on how pencil holds work are listed below:
Spring 2026 reservations are currently open online & over the phone.
Planning Ahead for Next Season?
We’re happy to help you plan your next visit!
Official bookings for next summer typically open around October 1st.
If you already know your travel dates, we can place a pencil hold for you until bookings officially open.
A pencil hold:
- Saves your preferred site type (if available)
- Records any site preferences or group notes
- Secures your place in line when bookings officially open
When bookings open, we’ll contact you to confirm your reservation with a deposit and go over any preferences. While specific site numbers aren’t guaranteed, we do our best to honor requests in the order they’re received.
There are dozens of things to do nearby, including hiking, river access, beaches, biking trails, waterfalls, and exploring Olympic National Park. Visit our Things To Do page for full details.
Yes. We accommodate groups depending on availability and seasonal scheduling. Please call for details.
Amenities include full hookups, modern restrooms, hot showers, laundry, picnic areas, wooded walking areas, garden spaces, fiber optic Wi-Fi, and a gift shop with snacks and camping essentials.
Yes. We have clean on-site laundry facilities and hot showers for all guests.
Generator use is allowed at Elwha RV Park & Campground during limited daytime hours to help maintain a quiet, peaceful environment for all guests. Generators must be operated safely, never left unattended, and turned off during quiet hours. Please review the guidelines below to ensure your generator use complies with park policies.
Generator use is allowed under the following guidelines:
- Generators may be used in RV sites only (not in the tenting area).
- Generators may be used on and off during the day to charge batteries or to cook meals.
- Generators are not allowed to run at all during quiet hours (9pm – 9am) or for extended periods during day-time hours.
We offer extended-stay options seasonally based on availability. Please contact us for current openings.
The Olympic Discovery Trail is only a couple miles away, offering miles of paved biking with scenery of forests, rivers, and coastline.
We’re ten miles from the Black Ball Ferry Line (MV Coho) in downtown Port Angeles.
About six miles — approximately 10 minutes by car.
We’re 15–20 minutes from Lake Crescent’s east side, including Marymere Falls and Lake Crescent Lodge.
Yes. Several of our open-sky sites work well for Starlink and satellite TV reception.
Our park entrance is a FLAG STOP for Clallam County Transit:
Yes — our entrance is a flag stop for Clallam County Transit, including the Joyce #10 route (Lower Dam Rd. and Power Plant Rd.). Riders should arrive early, be visible to safely flag the bus, and follow the bike/pet guidelines below. For the current schedule and fares, use Clallam County Transit’s website.
Flag Stop Locations:
Lower Dam Rd. and Power Plant Rd. are designated flag stops for the Joyce #10 bus along Highway 112.
How to Flag the Bus:
To board, stand in a visible location and clearly signal the approaching bus. Passes can be purchased online in advance.
Direction Notes:
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To travel east toward Port Angeles, stand on the Lower Dam Rd. side of Highway 112.
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To travel west toward Joyce, stand on the Power Plant Rd. side of Highway 112. Use caution when crossing the highway.
Schedules & Tickets:
View the Joyce #10 bus schedule and purchase tickets at www.ClallamTransit.com.
Pet Rules:
Pets must be transported in a secured pet carrier that does not restrict seating. Service animals are welcome and do not require a carrier.
Bike Rules:
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Front bike racks hold 2–3 bikes and are first come, first served.
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Bikes may be loaded or unloaded at any bus stop.
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Riders must be able to load and unload their own bikes.
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Bikes over 55 pounds are not permitted.
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Electric bikes are allowed if they fit securely on the rack or inside the bus when space is available.
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ADA passengers and foot passengers always have seating priority.
Yes — you can reach Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA-TAC) using the Dungeness Line, a paid intercity shuttle service operated by MTRWESTERN. The Dungeness Line provides scheduled service between the North Olympic Peninsula and the Seattle/SEA-TAC area, with some trips including a scenic Washington State Ferries connection between Edmonds and Kingston.
Service Overview:
The Dungeness Line provides scheduled transportation between Port Angeles, Sequim, Discovery Bay, Port Townsend, and Kingston, with connections to Edmonds, downtown Seattle, and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Trip Frequency & Fare:
This is a paid fare service offering two trips daily in each direction between the Olympic Peninsula and the Seattle area.
Ferry Connection (Some Trips):
Some routes include a ferry crossing between Edmonds and Kingston on Washington State Ferries, which is included in your ticket price.
Direct (“Straight Shot”) Route:
Some Dungeness Line trips operate as a direct route (“straight shot”) between Port Angeles and SEA-TAC with fewer stops. Other trips include additional stops listed below.
Direct Route Option:
A limited number of trips operate as a direct route between Port Angeles and SEA-TAC. Other trips may include stops listed below.
Scheduled Stops:
- Port Angeles – Gateway Transit Center – 123 East Front Street – Downtown across from “Sound Bikes & Kayaks”.
- Sequim – Bus Stop – 651 West Washington Street – 7th Ave. Bus Bench at Sequim Village Center (old JCPenney).
- Discovery Bay – 282624 U.S. 101 – Red bus shelter
- Port Townsend – 63 4 Corners Rd.
- Arrive Kingston – If going Westbound (SeaTac to Port Angeles), drop off/pickup at Henery Hardware. If going Eastbound (Port Angeles to SeaTac), drop off/pickup at Ferry loading area.
- Arrive Edmonds – If going Westbound (SeaTac to Port Angeles), drop off/pickup at Ferry dock. If going Eastbound (Port Angeles to SeaTac), drop off/pickup at Edmonds Amtrak.
- Virginia Mason – 9th Ave. & Spring Street – Buck Pavillion Entrance.
- Poly Clinic-Madison – 702 Marion St.
- Swedish Hospital – First Hill Campus – 1212 Cherry St.
- Arnold Medical Pavilion – 1221 Madison Street.
- Harborview Medical Center– 325 8th Avenue.
- Seattle Amtrak Station – 303 S Jackson St @ King Street Entrance.
- Seattle Greyhound Station – 503 S Royal Brougham Way.
- VA Hospital – 1660 S Columbian Way.
- SeaTac Airport – 17801 International Blvd.
Yes — Clallam Transit’s Strait Shot (Route 123) provides public transit from the Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center to the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal, with intermediate stops in Sequim and Poulsbo. This route connects passengers to Washington State Ferries for continued travel to downtown Seattle.
Service Overview:
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Operated by the Clallam Transit System
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13-passenger bus designed for regional ferry connections
Route & Stops:
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Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center
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Sequim
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Poulsbo
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Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal
Important Notes:
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The Strait Shot does not provide direct service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA-TAC)
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Additional transfers are required after arriving in Seattle
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Schedules, fares, and current service details are available through Clallam Transit
Sun Taxi operates in our local area. Please schedule your ride in advance.