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Private ~4 hr from Seattle

Hard Rain Cafe & Campground

Seasonal 13-site private campground on Upper Hoh Road with water-and-electric RV sites, hot showers, a cafe and store, and quick access to the Hoh Rain Forest.

RV Sites
13
reported RV sites
Max Length
36 ft
Confirm the selected site
Hookups
Water + Electric
water & electric
Surface
Dirt
site surface
Dump Station
Not confirmed
Confirm with the operator
Reservation
Seasonal
Availability varies
Why Visit

Hard Rain Cafe & Campground

Hard Rain Cafe & Campground is a compact seasonal base on Upper Hoh Road between US 101 and Olympic National Park's Hoh Rain Forest entrance. The operator publishes a March 15 through November 15 camping season and asks guests to reserve online with a nonrefundable first-night deposit. The current regional guide and community inventory list 13 sites; community reports identify 30-amp power and water at RV sites, hot showers, restrooms, picnic tables, and fire rings. Because the operator does not publish a park-wide vehicle maximum, the page uses the conservative 36-foot longest vehicle reported by campers and tells larger-rig travelers to confirm directly.

5763 Upper Hoh Road, Forks, WA 98331
~4 hr from Seattle · 204 mi
Online reservation · Camping March 15–November 15; reserve online with first-night deposit
No pass required — rates vary by season
Campground Specs

Details that matter for your rig

Maneuverability
Reported moderate
Review the operator map for your loop
Cell Coverage
Reported good
Coverage varies by carrier
Generators
Not confirmed
Confirm with the operator
Site Surface
Dirt
Check conditions at check-in
Dump Station
Not confirmed
Confirm with the operator
Hookups
Water + Electric
Water & electric at site
Things to Do

Activities at Hard Rain Cafe & Campground

🥾 Hiking 🎣 Fishing 🏊 Swimming 🚣 Kayaking 🏖️ Beach ⛵ Boating 🛝 Playground

On-site & nearby activities

  • Visit the Hoh Rain Forest early or after 6 p.m.
  • Walk the nearby Land of Legends trails
  • Explore Hall of Mosses
  • Stop at Ruby Beach
  • Watch for elk and river wildlife
  • Eat at the seasonal cafe
Private Campground

Privately managed, full-service

The campground lies between mile five and six of Upper Hoh Road, west of the national-park entrance. The Hoh River valley, Land of Legends trails, Olympic National Park, and Ruby Beach shape most trips from this remote base.

Facilities

What's on-site

🚻
Toilets
Flush toilets
🚿
Showers
Available
💧
Drinking Water
Available
🔥
Fire Pits
Listed as available
Water and 30-amp electric service reported at RV sites, restrooms, hot showers, picnic tables, fire rings, cafe, store, and seasonal visitor services.
Insider Knowledge

Site recommendations from the field

Practical guidance assembled from current operator maps, park pages, and clearly identified community observations.

🗺️

The operator does not publish a park-wide maximum length. A current community listing reports a 36-foot longest vehicle, so rigs near or above that length should call before reserving. Peak-season visitors should reach the Hoh entrance before 9 a.m. or consider an evening visit, following the operator's own guidance.

Ready to book?

Plan your visit to Hard Rain Cafe & Campground

Camping March 15–November 15; reserve online with first-night deposit. Confirm current rules, site dimensions, and conditions with the operator. Booking and availability are handled externally.

Booking details
Information sourced from official park agencies and publicly available data. Conditions, fees, and availability change — verify details directly with the campground before your visit.