Backcountry Camping
Facilities & details
Amenities and on-site features reported for Backcountry Camping.
Know before you go
Practical things to prepare for a trip to Backcountry Camping.
- 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.
- Dogs aren't allowed — arrange a sitter if you're travelling with a pet.
Location
Where Backcountry Camping sits on the map and how to get there.
Nearby cities & towns
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What’s nearby
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🏞️ Attractions
mountain in Jefferson County, Washington state, United States of America
natural area in Jefferson County, Washington state, United States of America
Sams River is a river in the U.S. state of Washington. A tributary of the Queets River, Sams River flows through Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest. Part of the river's lower course forms the boundary between the national park and national forest. Sams River is 15.7 miles (25.3 km) long. Its drainage basin is 30.8 square miles (80 km2) in area.
Olympic National Park is a national park of the United States located in Washington, on the Olympic Peninsula. The park has four regions: the Pacific coastline, alpine areas, the west-side temperate rainforest, and the forests of the drier east side. Within the park there are three distinct ecosystems, including subalpine forest and wildflower meadow, temperate forest, and the rugged Pacific coast
🛒 Amenities & services
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
Weather
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Good to know
Quick answers to common questions about Backcountry Camping.
Do I need to book ahead for Backcountry Camping?
No — it's first-come, first-served.
Can I bring an RV or caravan to Backcountry Camping?
No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.
Can I pitch a tent at Backcountry Camping?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Is there drinking water at Backcountry Camping?
No — bring your own drinking water.
Are showers available at Backcountry Camping?
No, showers are not available.
Are there electrical hookups at Backcountry Camping?
No electrical hookups are available.
Is there WiFi at Backcountry Camping?
No, there's no internet access on site.
Is there an RV dump station at Backcountry Camping?
No dump station is available.
Are dogs allowed at Backcountry Camping?
No, dogs are not allowed.
Who runs Backcountry Camping?
Backcountry Camping is operated by Olympic National Park.
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Other campgrounds nearby
More places to camp close to Backcountry Camping.
- Spruce Bottom · Olympic National Park
- Smith Place · Olympic National Park
- Backcountry Camping
- Queets Campground · National Park Service
- Yahoo Lake Campground · Washington State Department of Natural Resources
- Bob Creek · Olympic National Park