The Olympic National Forest has announced a number of opening dates for their campgrounds throughout the peninsula, with dates scheduled for this week.
The National Forest announced that while some camping areas are already open, such as the Willaby Campground on Lake Quinault, others are opening this week. This includes the Falls Creek Campground, also on the lake, and the Satsop Center Campground near Wynoochee Dam.
Weather permitting, Falls Creek at Satsop Center will open Wednesday.
While some areas open this week, other areas are not as accessible. The Coho Campground along Wynoochee Lake will open May 18 and Campbell Tree Grove Campground along the Humptulips River will not open until May 24.
The Hood Canal Ranger District will open campgrounds at noon on the dates listed:
On the west side of the Forest, the Pacific Ranger District will be opening the following campgrounds:
For further information about recreational opportunities on the Olympic National Forest, go here to research specific campgrounds to learn more about what they offer.
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