Recreation area

Lower Big Quilcene Trailhead

Olympic National Forest · Washington — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Provides access to: Lower Big Quilcene Trail

Getting there

From Quilcene, WA take US Highway 101 south approximately one mile to Penny Creek Road. Turn west and follow Penny Creek Road for 1.4 miles staying left at the "Y" onto Big Quilcene River Road/Forest Service Road 27. Continue for 3 miles to spur road 080. Turn left onto road 080 and drive 0.5 miles to the trailhead.

Activities

  • HIKING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.