Recreation area

Wynoochee Pass Trailhead

Washington — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Provides access to: Wynoochee Pass Trail which travels into the Olympic National Park (hiker only trail).

Getting there

From Olympia, WA, travel north on Highway 101 towards Shelton, WA, for about 19 miles. Take the exit towards Matlock and travel approximately 15 miles on Dayton-Matlock Road. From Matlock, continue straight at the junction onto the Matlock-Deckerville Road. Drive 8.8 miles, make a right turn onto Cougar-Smith Road and drive about 5.5 miles to Forest Service Road #22 to a major intersection. Take Road #2270 and drive north of Wynoochee Lake to the 400 spur near the Olympic National Park boundary. Trailhead is off the 2270-400 spur. A high-clearance vehicle is recommended to reach this 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.