Seal Rock Campground.pdf

RECREATION OPPORTUNITY GUIDE

Olympic National Forest http:/www.fs.fed.us/r6/olympic

Recommended Season

SPRING SUMMER FALL WINTER

Hood Canal District – Quilcene Office 295142 Highway 101 S. P.O. Box 280 Quilcene, WA 98376 (360) 765-2200

Seal Rock Campground

ACCESS: Seal Rock Campground is one of the few National Forest campgrounds located on salt water with harvestable oysters for public use.

This popular campground with its beautiful views of Hood Canal and the mountains to the southeast is located directly on Hood Canal 2 miles north of Brinnon on U.S. Highway 101.

The roads are paved, as well as the handicapped sites. Camp Hosts are present from May to September to assist visitors.

FACILITIES: Forty-one tent/RV sites are spaced among the trees with several along the waterfront. There are 3 paved handicapped units and facilities that accommodate wheelchairs.

There is also an accessible viewpoint. The lengths of sites vary, with those along Hood Canal capable of handling the larger motorhomes and trailers. There are no hookups. Facilities include fresh piped water, flush toilets, electricity in restrooms, and a telephone. Tables and fire pits are in each site. Garbage cans are spaced throughout the campground. Overnight fees are $12 per site. 50% discount with Golden Age/Access &Interagency Senior/Access Pass.

Max stay is 14 days. Season is May - Sept

SETTING: Saltwater beach and forest. 10/2007

North No Scale

Olympic National Forest

Dosewallips Road

Dabob Bay

Mt. Walker Viewpoint 2730 Road

US Hwy

Quilcene Quilcene Bay

Seal Rock Campground

Brinnon

Seal Rock Campground is on the saltwater shoreline of Dabob Bay in Puget Sound.

OPPORTUNITIES: Recreation activities for all ages are many and varied. There are 9 picnic tables, grills, fresh water and restrooms located in the day use/overflow parking area, oystering (in season), scuba diving, clamming, crabbing, shrimping, and lovely scenery are all here to be enjoyed by the camper. Carry-in boats, such as canoes and kayaks could be launched from the north landing. Both the Native American and Marine Biology Nature Trails are universally accessible and both begin at the day use parking.

This area is within easy driving distance of several hiking trails. Short hikes such as Mt.

Walker, Rainbow Canyon, and two trails in Fallsview Campground are easy walks through old-growth conifer stands and spring blooming rhododendrons.

FEE: Campsites are $12 per night. There is a charge of $5 for each extra vehicle. There is an 8 person maximum capacity per campsite.

Camping is limited to 14 days. There is no fee for day use activities. A NW Forest Pass is not needed at the trailhead/day use parking lot.

Please obey all shellfish regulations.