Appleton Pass
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Know before you go
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- No drinking water on site — bring enough for your whole stay.
- This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
Location
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🏞️ Attractions
Mount Appleton is a 6,017-foot (1,834 m) double summit mountain located in the Olympic Mountains, in Clallam County of Washington state. It is set within Olympic National Park and is situated northwest of Appleton Pass. The nearest higher neighbor is South Appleton (6,100+ ft), 0.33 mi (0.53 km) to the south. Precipitation runoff from Mount Appleton drains into the Sol Duc River, and Boulder Creek
Mount Appleton is a 6,017-foot (1,834 m) double summit mountain located in the Olympic Mountains, in Clallam County of Washington state. It is set within Olympic National Park and is situated northwest of Appleton Pass. The nearest higher neighbor is South Appleton, 0.33 mi (0.53 km) to the south. Precipitation runoff from Mount Appleton drains into the Sol Duc River, and Boulder Creek which is a
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Glines Canyon Dam, also known as Upper Elwha Dam, was a 210-foot (64 m) tall concrete arch dam that impounded Lake Mills reservoir on the Elwha River in Clallam County, Washington. As of 2025, it is the tallest dam ever to be intentionally breached. Built in 1927, Glines Canyon Dam was located 13 miles (21 km) upriver from the mouth of the Elwha River at the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and about 8 mil
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort Gift Shop & Grocery Store
🍽️ Food & drink
- The Springs Restaurant
- Sol Duc Cafe
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Swimming pool
- Sol Duc Hot Springs
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Good to know
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Can I bring an RV or caravan to Appleton Pass?
No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.
Can I pitch a tent at Appleton Pass?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Is there drinking water at Appleton Pass?
No — bring your own drinking water.
Are showers available at Appleton Pass?
No, showers are not available.
Are there electrical hookups at Appleton Pass?
No electrical hookups are available.
Who runs Appleton Pass?
Appleton Pass is operated by Olympic National Park.
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Other campgrounds nearby
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- Upper Sol Duc · Olympic National Park
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- Sol Duc Crossing Campsite · Olympic National Park
- Horse Head Stock Site · Olympic National Park
- Seven Mile Group Camp · Olympic National Park