Hoh Rainforest Campground - Olympic National Park
Nestled deep within the ancient Hoh Rainforest, this developed campground offers an immersive wilderness experience, making it an excellent budget-friendly safari option. Guests wake up to the sounds of the forest and have direct access to trails where Roosevelt elk are commonly seen grazing, especially in the early morning and late evening. Black bears, deer, and a rich variety of birdlife are also frequent visitors to the area.
- Location
- Olympic National Park, Pacific Northwest, United States, North America
- Coordinates
- 47.860000, -123.935000
- Price range
- budget
- Best season
- Summer (July-August) for best weather and hiking, though rain is possible year-round.
- Website
- https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/hoh-campground.htm
- Activities
- budget_camp
- Rooms
- 78
- Child-friendly
- Yes
- Tank Filling
- budget
PlnrScore: 28/100
Sustainability
Adheres to Leave No Trace principles, promotes conservation of the rainforest ecosystem, and provides basic waste management.
Best Time to Visit Hoh Rainforest Campground
The best months to visit Hoh Rainforest Campground are July, August, May, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Month-by-Month Safari Conditions
- January: Poor, temperature 3.35°C, rainfall 326.5mm, sunshine 3.9 hrs, humidity 83.4%
- February: Poor, temperature 3.01°C, rainfall 156.3mm, sunshine 5.3 hrs, humidity 83.9%
- March: Poor, temperature 4.29°C, rainfall 119mm, sunshine 7.7 hrs, humidity 80%
- April: Poor, temperature 6.68°C, rainfall 121mm, sunshine 9.3 hrs, humidity 76.5%
- May: Good, temperature 10.94°C, rainfall 78.3mm, sunshine 10.7 hrs, humidity 76.2%
- June: Good, temperature 14.49°C, rainfall 95.3mm, sunshine 12.1 hrs, humidity 75.1%
- July: Great, temperature 18.18°C, rainfall 22.6mm, sunshine 13.8 hrs, humidity 71%
- August: Great, temperature 18.57°C, rainfall 36mm, sunshine 12.3 hrs, humidity 71.4%
- September: Good, temperature 15.55°C, rainfall 80.7mm, sunshine 10 hrs, humidity 74.6%
- October: Poor, temperature 10.6°C, rainfall 167.7mm, sunshine 7 hrs, humidity 81.3%
- November: Poor, temperature 4.96°C, rainfall 250.1mm, sunshine 4.3 hrs, humidity 84.4%
- December: Poor, temperature 3.24°C, rainfall 283.6mm, sunshine 3.6 hrs, humidity 85.1%
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