Pyrites Creek Camp
Facilities & details
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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.
- Dogs aren't allowed — arrange a sitter if you're travelling with a pet.
Location
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🏞️ Attractions
Mount Duckabush is a 6,254-foot (1,906 m) peak located in Olympic National Park in the Olympic Mountains of Washington state. The headwaters of the Duckabush River include the northwest slopes of Mount Duckabush.
Chimney Peak is a 6,917-foot-elevation (2,108-meter) mountain summit located within Olympic National Park in Jefferson County of Washington state. Chimney Peak is situated near the head of Elwha Valley, and immediately north above Enchanted Valley. Topographic relief is significant as the southeast aspect rises 4,800 feet (1,500 meters) above Enchanted Valley in less than one mile. Enchanted Valle

O'Neil Peak is a 5,758-foot-elevation (1,755-meter) mountain summit located in the Olympic Mountains, in Jefferson County of Washington state. It is situated in Olympic National Park and the Daniel J. Evans Wilderness. The nearest higher neighbor is Mount Duckabush, 1.6 mi (2.6 km) to the east-northeast, and O'Neil Pass lies 1.5-mile to the northeast. Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains
Mount Skokomish Wilderness is a designated wilderness area in the southeast portion of Olympic National Forest on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington in the United States. The wilderness area comprises 13,291 acres (5,379 ha) administered by the U.S. Forest Service.
🛒 Amenities & services
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Nine Stream Camp
- Camp Pleasant
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Good to know
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Do I need to book ahead for Pyrites Creek Camp?
No — it's first-come, first-served.
Can I bring an RV or caravan to Pyrites Creek Camp?
No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.
Can I pitch a tent at Pyrites Creek Camp?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Is there drinking water at Pyrites Creek Camp?
No — bring your own drinking water.
Are showers available at Pyrites Creek Camp?
No, showers are not available.
Are there electrical hookups at Pyrites Creek Camp?
No electrical hookups are available.
Is there WiFi at Pyrites Creek Camp?
No, there's no internet access on site.
Is there an RV dump station at Pyrites Creek Camp?
No dump station is available.
Are dogs allowed at Pyrites Creek Camp?
No, dogs are not allowed.
Who runs Pyrites Creek Camp?
Pyrites Creek Camp is operated by Olympic National Park.
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