Several miles northeast of Lake Quinault lies North Fork Campground and its sister camp even further upriver, Graves Creek. Both are remote and fairly primitive, accessible only by a pair of roads that alternate between paved and gravel surfaces. North Fork is by far the smaller of the two and is in fact the smallest of all ONP campgrounds. It is also VERY dark and quiet at night!
The North Fork Trailhead here is a key entry point to Olympic National Park and a top choice for those backpackers heading for Low Divide or beginning the Press Expedition Traverse. Far to the north it links up with trails leading to Hayes River, Hurricane Ridge, Whiskey Bend, and more. Also nearby is the Irely Lake Trailhead which links up with the Skyline Trail several miles north.
Named for the North Fork of the Quinault River, this location should not be confused with the North Fork Trail near the Sol Duc River, which also has its own North and South Forks.
On the east side of Lake Quinault can be found the World’s Largest Sitka Spruce. The Lake Quinault Lodge and a couple of general stores provide the nearest grocery and gas supply, but there are more options nearby on Hwy 101 including some nice lodging. Restaurants usually close by 9pm or earlier.
