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I am trying to plan a camping trip to the hotsprings in the Olympic National Park in Washington. But the only ones that I can seem to locate are like pools... very tourist like. I would like to camp somewhere a little more in the woods. Any suggestions?? And are there any tent camping nearby??? Please help!!
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Olympic Hot Springs is 7 "pools" - formed out of rocks to gather the hot water but not at all like a normal swimming pool or hot tub. The pools are shallow - only about 12-18 inches deep.
It's a 2.5 mile walk slightly uphill to the site of an abandoned resort (the buildings are all gone)
There is tent camping nearby at Boulder Creek Campground. Use is heavy, especially in season on the weekends.
http://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/boulder-creek-trail.htm
There aren't so many natural hot springs in Washington state, and so the few that are there get used heavily. Just remember also that the water quality is not monitored by the parks service, and use of the hot springs is not recommended. But that doesn't stop most people from taking a dip and there are few reports of illness from using the hot springs.
Olympic Hot Springs is 7 "pools" - formed out of rocks to gather the hot water but not at all like a normal swimming pool or hot tub. The pools are shallow - only about 12-18 inches deep.
It's a 2.5 mile walk slightly uphill to the site of an abandoned resort (the buildings are all gone)
There is tent camping nearby at Boulder Creek Campground. Use is heavy, especially in season on the weekends.
http://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/boulder-creek-trail.htm
There aren't so many natural hot springs in Washington state, and so the few that are there get used heavily. Just remember also that the water quality is not monitored by the parks service, and use of the hot springs is not recommended. But that doesn't stop most people from taking a dip and there are few reports of illness from using the hot springs.
How much does it cost to camp in the campgrounds near lake wenatchee in Washington State?
My friends and I want to go camping in July and I need to know how much it costs to use a campground for a few days. There will be at least 8 of us maybe more. Do they charge per person? per night?
Answer
The park has 155 tent spaces, 42 utility sites, one dump station, seven restrooms and 16 showers. In addition, the park provides two ADA campsites. Call (509) 763-3101 for information.
The south campground (sites 1 through 100) has parking pads 30 to 40 feet in length, with only two pull-through sites. Larger RVs and fifth-wheelers should use the north campground (sites 101 through 197) which includes42 large pull-through utility sites.
Maximum tents: one family tent or up to two 2-3 man tents.Maximum vehicles: two per site (additional vehicles may park in overflow areas).
To reserve a campsite, call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.
From Nov. 15 through April 1, winter camping is allowed for tent and RV campers in a designated day-use area, adjacent to the beach. There are no hook-ups available. All north campground camping and trailer dump access are closed in the winter, but the south campground will remain open. A heated restroom and hot showers are located near the camping area.
Group Accommodations:
The park offers a group camp that accommodates 20 to 50 people. Only tent camping is allowed in the group camp. Fees vary with size of the group. To reserve, call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.
Check-in time is 2:30 p.m., and check-out time is 1 p.m.Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.Engine-driven electric generators may be operated only between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.Length of stay: You may stay up to ten consecutive days in any one park during the summer; the stay limit is extended to 20 days between Oct. 1 and March 31.
Camping fees are usually $12 for 1st vehicle; $9 for 2nd vehicle. I would certainly call first and set a reservation as they fill up fast.
The park has 155 tent spaces, 42 utility sites, one dump station, seven restrooms and 16 showers. In addition, the park provides two ADA campsites. Call (509) 763-3101 for information.
The south campground (sites 1 through 100) has parking pads 30 to 40 feet in length, with only two pull-through sites. Larger RVs and fifth-wheelers should use the north campground (sites 101 through 197) which includes42 large pull-through utility sites.
Maximum tents: one family tent or up to two 2-3 man tents.Maximum vehicles: two per site (additional vehicles may park in overflow areas).
To reserve a campsite, call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.
From Nov. 15 through April 1, winter camping is allowed for tent and RV campers in a designated day-use area, adjacent to the beach. There are no hook-ups available. All north campground camping and trailer dump access are closed in the winter, but the south campground will remain open. A heated restroom and hot showers are located near the camping area.
Group Accommodations:
The park offers a group camp that accommodates 20 to 50 people. Only tent camping is allowed in the group camp. Fees vary with size of the group. To reserve, call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688.
Check-in time is 2:30 p.m., and check-out time is 1 p.m.Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.Engine-driven electric generators may be operated only between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.Length of stay: You may stay up to ten consecutive days in any one park during the summer; the stay limit is extended to 20 days between Oct. 1 and March 31.
Camping fees are usually $12 for 1st vehicle; $9 for 2nd vehicle. I would certainly call first and set a reservation as they fill up fast.
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