Bogachiel State Park

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The Hoh Rainforest in the Olympic National Park is one of the world’s iconic forests. Known for its vibrant greens, curtains of moss and dense, old-growth canopy, the Hoh is nearly half a day’s drive from Seattle. But campers at Bogachiel State Park, a lush rainforest in its own right, enjoy a 40-minute drive to this natural wonder. Relaxation and Olympic Peninsula exploration are the name of the game at Bogachiel. After a leisurely morning along the Bogachiel River, take Highway 101 to the Hoh Rainforest and spend a day among moss and mushrooms. Take a stroll on the mighty Hoh River, give elk herds the right of way and hope for a glimpse of the snowy Olympic Mountains. Also 45 minutes away are the wild peninsula beaches. Check out the rock pillars of Ruby Beach and nose around in the tide pools at Rialto, Beach 2 and Beach 4. Then enjoy dinner at Kalaloch or in Forks, where you also can pick up "Twilight" souvenirs for the vampire story fan in your family.

Back at Bogachiel, soak your feet in the river and take your time in this green-enshrouded forest. You have now seen a part of the world that few will ever experience.

Park features

Bogachiel State Park is a thickly forested, 127-acre camping park on the banks of the Bogachiel River. The park provides an excellent base for touring the western Olympic Peninsula. Campsites can be reserved for arrival dates between May 15 - Sept 15. To make a reservation, visit online or call (888) 226-7688.

  1. Activities
  2. Camping
  3. History
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ADA amenities/facilities

  • Campground
  • Restroom

Use our interactive ADA recreation map to search for other state parks with ADA amenities and facilities.

Picnic & day-use facilities

The park provides three picnic tables in the upper day-use area. The lower day-use area has a kitchen shelter with electricity, lighting, a large grill and three parking spots, all on a first-come, first-served basis. A restroom is nearby.

Activities

Trails

  • 1 mile of hiking trail

The Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail (PNT) is a 1,200-mile-long footpath through some of the most spectacular and scenic terrain in the United States. It stretches between the shores of the Pacific Ocean in Olympic National Park and the Rocky Mountains in Montana, connecting the varied landscapes and communities of the Pacific Northwest.

While staying in Bogachiel State Park, you can visit popular sections of the Pacific Northwest Trail in Olympic National Park, like Rialto Beach, or take a hike along the PNT in the Bogachiel Rainforest in the Olympic National Forest. You might be inspired to visit the PNT in four other Washington state parks, or even to see it all! Every year, adventurous backpackers from around the world attempt to walk the entire trail. In summer, these thru-hikers will spend an evening camping in the state park before continuing on their long-distance journeys. To plan your trip on the Pacific Northwest Trail, visit online www.pnt.org.

Other activities & features

  • Bird watching
  • Wildlife viewing

Additional information