Kalaloch Campground

This National Park campground consists of two sections with several loops. Some sites are wooded and some overlook the ocean. I have a 27' trailer, and would only have been able to fit in under half of the sites. They're split about evenly between back-ins and pullouts. I arrived mid-day on a Monday in mid-September and got in one of the last sites I would have fit in. It filled up to or nearly to capacity every day, even weekdays. Each morning, current campers were scouting out the best ocean-view sites (nearby to where I was camped) and staking claim to them before the current campers had left. Some campers had resorted to putting up large signs on their posts stating when they were leaving (I assume so others would quit bothering them and asking them). Because of the funky registration system here, though, it is hard to tell when people are leaving.

Good campfire program. Water spigots, flush toilets, but no showers.

Marginal Verizon 3G. It was OK for the first few days I was there (2-3 bars, relatively slow, but workable). But by the last couple of days, I could hard load anything and couldn't even make a phone call out.

This is really of the only option in the nearby area once South Beach Campground closes for the season

We arrived in the afternoon on a Friday in early April and were able to get an oceanview site. From the other review, it sounds like other times it's not so easy! Great campground with the oceanfront sites rating as some of the most spectacular I've seen on the Pacific Coast.

Beach is easily accessed down a short path with huge drift logs washed along the bluff to explore. We loved our time here.

This a classic Northwest beach campground. Great beach and tide pools to explore. As one review noted here it can be tight and it's popular spot so don't expect to roll in on a summer weekend and score a prime spot. Some spots have awesome views of the Ocean.

There are amazing beaches to explore right from this campground and just north and south of it. Many of the spots are best for small RVs or tents, but there are some that would fit a large motorhome or trailer. Spots can be reserved in the summer and it is full most of the time then. Most of the spots are somewhat forested, but there are a few with ocean views. The campground is clean and the restrooms are good. No showers, but water is available and there is also a sewer dump at the campground.
Many of the sites are quite close to Highway 101, so those sites can be quite noisy. It is a beautiful campground though!

No cell service at the campground. It is spotty up and down the highway in that area.

Olympic National Park is one of my favorite places, and this campground puts you right in the heart of the coastal and forest portions of the park.

No other park in the United States has beaches that have the wild and remote character of those found in Olympic National Park. While Kalaloch Beach itself isn't as impressive as some of the others, it is a great walking beach, and some of the sites, including the one we stayed in, have ocean views. Ruby Beach, a few miles north, is the most photogenic of easily accessible beaches along the entire west coast of the US. Second Beach and Rialto Beach, about an hour north, are nearly as good.

Also nearby (relatively, as Olympic National Park is huge) is the Hoh Rainforest. While the Olympic rainforests do not have the biological diversity of the tropical rainforests, they have more biomass (more actually than any other place in the world). If there is an inch of space available, something green will be growing in it!

Outside of summer and even inside it, the weather can be a little temperamental in Olympic National Park but that adds to its character and appeal. Your solar panels may not agree. Especially in winter, flooding and wind can be an issue, so pay attention to the forecast.

The campground itself is small, and larger rigs could have issues navigating. With our 25' Airstream, we only had a handful of options in terms of site selection but a few of them were right along the bluff above Kalaloch Beach. We were able to get a great site on a weekday during our off-season (April) visit when the campground does not take reservations. During more popular times of the year, reservations or arriving very early is a must, especially for people with larger vehicles because of the limited sites for larger rigs. There is a dump station and water fill on site. Basic bathrooms, without showers, are also available. Verizon 3G coverage with a booster was good enough for me to work, though I imagine during summer or busy weekends access would be an issue.

There is an expensive (especially at dinner) restaurant at nearby Kalaloch Lodge. Like most park concessionaire run restaurants, the quality is hit or miss. The closest town for services and groceries is Forks about 30 miles north.

The bottom line: if you want to park your RV in Olympic National Park (and why wouldn't you?) this is the best place to do it. The other option is the South Beach Campground just a few miles south (no reservations required, but only open during peak season).

Quick tip: Kalaloch is pronounced clay-lock.

We were incredibly lucky to get an ocean front site. The views are amazing. There are no hookups or showers at this campground and there is an additional dump station fee. Sites are tiny and very close together. Tent next to us was literally about 5 feet from our camper. This site should have contained our camper & vehicle easily, but was too small and very tight. It was this way at many sites and difficult to keep vehicle off gravel. This is an NPS miscalculation at this campground - try to book a site that is a little larger than your camper and it will be much more comfortable. Even with the tight quarters, waking up to the unbeatable view made up for it.
**Little to no service at campsite, but could pick up LTE signal down on the beach

I had a beach-side campsite overlooking the Pacific, but without access down to the beach. The campsites on the non-beach side of the campground are totally different from those on the bluff, even though they're just 50 feet apart from one another. Highway 101 is very close to the landward sites, but they're pretty nice nonetheless, with a ton of old growth trees all around. Some of the sites were very small -- the most trouble I've ever had getting my little trailer into my assigned spot -- but we made it.

We got a lovely spot right by the bathrooms. Although it is no hook ups, we were still able to use our generator. This park is used mostly by tent camping but some RVs are there. The spots have a little privacy and spaces vary on sizes. YOU WANT TO BOOK EARLY! Everyone wants to be on the beach so book early we made that mistake but still got one of the last spots. Only a few accommodate a 28 Ft or less RVs. Great access to Ruby beach and the Tree of Life! Really loved this spot! Would recommend!

Host was never seen! Seems they should have a sign out front stating campground is full! Ya think the host could do that! Beautiful spot but cars are constantly driving through looking for a site when it is totally full!

Most sites at this campground are very dark and wet, but some of the sites are absolutely spectacular. Ours was awesome. Only problem was that our solar panel had trouble keeping batteries charged up but I use a lot of power for my laptop and devices for work.

Had to use my weboost to get adequate LTE service. Got 3 bars of Verizon 4g with the booster.

I don't think we've ever camped at a more beautiful spot.