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Whether you want to see beaches, rain forests, or waterfalls, Washington’s Olympic Peninsula has it all. See our favorite places and must-dos as you travel through the peninsula.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":25602,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[197,142],"tags":[],"blog_locations":[203,149],"class_list":["post-25632","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-national-parks","category-trip-ideas-guides","blog_locations-portland-or","blog_locations-seattle"],"acf":{"title":"","sub_title":"","title_tag":false,"background_image":{"ID":25606,"id":25606,"title":"quinault-rain-forest-olympic-nf-trail","filename":"quinault-rain-forest-olympic-nf-trail.jpg","filesize":230544,"url":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/quinault-rain-forest-olympic-nf-trail.jpg","link":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/es\/quinault-rain-forest-olympic-nf-trail-2\/","alt":"Quinault rain forest in Olympic Peninsula","author":"53","description":"","caption":"","name":"quinault-rain-forest-olympic-nf-trail-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":0,"date":"2019-12-10 20:21:47","modified":"2019-12-13 20:41:10","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":768,"height":576,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/quinault-rain-forest-olympic-nf-trail-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/quinault-rain-forest-olympic-nf-trail-300x225.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":225,"medium_large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/quinault-rain-forest-olympic-nf-trail-768x576.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":576,"large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/quinault-rain-forest-olympic-nf-trail.jpg","large-width":768,"large-height":576,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/quinault-rain-forest-olympic-nf-trail.jpg","1536x1536-width":768,"1536x1536-height":576,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/quinault-rain-forest-olympic-nf-trail.jpg","2048x2048-width":768,"2048x2048-height":576,"blog-preview":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/quinault-rain-forest-olympic-nf-trail-600x353.jpg","blog-preview-width":600,"blog-preview-height":353,"post-thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/quinault-rain-forest-olympic-nf-trail.jpg","post-thumbnail-width":768,"post-thumbnail-height":576,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/quinault-rain-forest-olympic-nf-trail.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":225,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/quinault-rain-forest-olympic-nf-trail.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":300,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/quinault-rain-forest-olympic-nf-trail.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":450}},"title_color":"dark","add_overlay":[],"content_sections":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"

By Dawn S.<\/h4>\n

The Olympic Peninsula in Northwest Washington is a road trip paradise. The area is home to Olympic National Park<\/a>, Olympic National Forest, eight Native American tribes, and also has several beautiful state and county parks just waiting to be discovered. A campervan road trip to the Olympic Peninsula is not complete without a hike among giant moss-covered trees in a rain forest, exploring tide pools along the wild coastline, enjoying a picnic by a pristine mountain lake, and driving up to Hurricane Ridge for spectacular views.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While it is possible to hit the highlights in a day or two, it\u2019s so much better to pick up your <\/span>Escape campervan<\/span> in <\/span>Seattle<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Portland<\/span><\/a>, or <\/span>Vancouver<\/span><\/a>, and spend three to seven days doing \u201cthe loop\u201d along Highway 101.\u00a0 You can drive in either direction, or just do the northern or southern sections depending on your schedule, and road construction delays. This area has become a favorite destination for my husband and me, luring us back for the past three years in a row.\u00a0 This is my list of favorite places to see on the Olympic Peninsula.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ferry To Bremerton<\/span><\/h2>\n

For great views of the Seattle skyline, drive your Escape Campervan onto the ferry in Seattle for the one-hour crossing to Bremerton. Bremerton is home to the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, a Navy museum, and many unique fountains. You can climb through and explore the USS Turner Joy Naval Destroyer Museum Ship during a self-guided tour<\/a>. <\/span>We camped for the night in a lush green forest of towering trees at Belfair State Park along Hood Canal south of Bremerton.<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":25516,"id":25516,"title":"bremerton-wa-fountains","filename":"bremerton-wa-fountains.jpg","filesize":200956,"url":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/bremerton-wa-fountains.jpg","link":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/es\/bremerton-wa-fountains-2\/","alt":"Bremerton Washington fountains","author":"53","description":"","caption":"See the unique fountains at Bremerton.","name":"bremerton-wa-fountains-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":0,"date":"2019-12-10 20:18:05","modified":"2019-12-13 20:18:31","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1111,"height":625,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/bremerton-wa-fountains-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/bremerton-wa-fountains-300x169.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":169,"medium_large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/bremerton-wa-fountains-768x432.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":432,"large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/bremerton-wa-fountains-1024x576.jpg","large-width":1024,"large-height":576,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/bremerton-wa-fountains.jpg","1536x1536-width":1111,"1536x1536-height":625,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/bremerton-wa-fountains.jpg","2048x2048-width":1111,"2048x2048-height":625,"blog-preview":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/bremerton-wa-fountains-600x353.jpg","blog-preview-width":600,"blog-preview-height":353,"post-thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/bremerton-wa-fountains.jpg","post-thumbnail-width":1111,"post-thumbnail-height":625,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/bremerton-wa-fountains.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":169,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/bremerton-wa-fountains.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":225,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/bremerton-wa-fountains.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":338}},"image_link":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"

Hood Canal<\/span><\/h2>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":25541,"id":25541,"title":"hood-canal-washington","filename":"hood-canal-washington.jpg","filesize":114575,"url":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hood-canal-washington.jpg","link":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/es\/hood-canal-washington-2\/","alt":"Hood Canal in Washington","author":"53","description":"","caption":"The Hood Canal has a beautiful mix of saltwater and freshwater marshes.","name":"hood-canal-washington-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":0,"date":"2019-12-10 20:19:13","modified":"2019-12-13 20:20:39","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":958,"height":538,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hood-canal-washington-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hood-canal-washington-300x168.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":168,"medium_large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hood-canal-washington-768x431.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":431,"large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hood-canal-washington.jpg","large-width":958,"large-height":538,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hood-canal-washington.jpg","1536x1536-width":958,"1536x1536-height":538,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hood-canal-washington.jpg","2048x2048-width":958,"2048x2048-height":538,"blog-preview":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hood-canal-washington-600x353.jpg","blog-preview-width":600,"blog-preview-height":353,"post-thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hood-canal-washington.jpg","post-thumbnail-width":958,"post-thumbnail-height":538,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hood-canal-washington.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":168,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hood-canal-washington.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":225,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hood-canal-washington.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":337}},"image_link":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"

Continue south along the beautiful hood canal.\u00a0 The freshwater and saltwater marshes offer excellent opportunities for paddling, birding, fishing, and digging for clams, oysters, and geoduck. If you stay at the Waterfront at Potlach, you can cook the clams you harvested right on their private beach in their crab boiling pots.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lake Cushman<\/span><\/h2>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":25581,"id":25581,"title":"lake-cushman-olympic-nf-wa","filename":"lake-cushman-olympic-nf-wa.jpg","filesize":151490,"url":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/lake-cushman-olympic-nf-wa.jpg","link":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/es\/lake-cushman-olympic-nf-wa-2\/","alt":"Lake Cushman Washington Peninsula","author":"53","description":"","caption":"","name":"lake-cushman-olympic-nf-wa-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":0,"date":"2019-12-10 20:20:46","modified":"2019-12-13 20:21:55","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":995,"height":560,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/lake-cushman-olympic-nf-wa-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/lake-cushman-olympic-nf-wa-300x169.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":169,"medium_large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/lake-cushman-olympic-nf-wa-768x432.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":432,"large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/lake-cushman-olympic-nf-wa.jpg","large-width":995,"large-height":560,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/lake-cushman-olympic-nf-wa.jpg","1536x1536-width":995,"1536x1536-height":560,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/lake-cushman-olympic-nf-wa.jpg","2048x2048-width":995,"2048x2048-height":560,"blog-preview":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/lake-cushman-olympic-nf-wa-600x353.jpg","blog-preview-width":600,"blog-preview-height":353,"post-thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/lake-cushman-olympic-nf-wa.jpg","post-thumbnail-width":995,"post-thumbnail-height":560,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/lake-cushman-olympic-nf-wa.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":169,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/lake-cushman-olympic-nf-wa.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":225,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/lake-cushman-olympic-nf-wa.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":338}},"image_link":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"

We loved our stay at Lake Cushman.\u00a0 The best views of the surrounding mountains are from the water.\u00a0 Skokomish Park at Lake Cushman<\/a> <\/span>has a large campground, boat ramp, and seasonal stand up paddle board and kayak rentals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Staircase\u2013 Olympic National Park<\/span><\/h2>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":25626,"id":25626,"title":"staircase-olympic-np-nurse-tree","filename":"staircase-olympic-np-nurse-tree.jpg","filesize":266542,"url":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/staircase-olympic-np-nurse-tree.jpg","link":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/es\/staircase-olympic-np-nurse-tree-2\/","alt":"Staircase at Olympic National Park","author":"53","description":"","caption":"There's man unique trees","name":"staircase-olympic-np-nurse-tree-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":0,"date":"2019-12-10 20:22:43","modified":"2019-12-13 20:24:08","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1024,"height":576,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/staircase-olympic-np-nurse-tree-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/staircase-olympic-np-nurse-tree-300x169.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":169,"medium_large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/staircase-olympic-np-nurse-tree-768x432.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":432,"large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/staircase-olympic-np-nurse-tree-1024x576.jpg","large-width":1024,"large-height":576,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/staircase-olympic-np-nurse-tree.jpg","1536x1536-width":1024,"1536x1536-height":576,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/staircase-olympic-np-nurse-tree.jpg","2048x2048-width":1024,"2048x2048-height":576,"blog-preview":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/staircase-olympic-np-nurse-tree-600x353.jpg","blog-preview-width":600,"blog-preview-height":353,"post-thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/staircase-olympic-np-nurse-tree.jpg","post-thumbnail-width":1024,"post-thumbnail-height":576,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/staircase-olympic-np-nurse-tree.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":169,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/staircase-olympic-np-nurse-tree.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":225,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/staircase-olympic-np-nurse-tree.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":338}},"image_link":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"

The drive around Lake Cushman to Staircase is stunning.\u00a0 Make sure to stop at the turnouts for elevated views of the lake and mountains. You will need your National Park Pass to enter the Staircase area. Don\u2019t miss the 2.1 mile Staircase Rapids loop trail. You will see tall trees and brilliant blue waters. There are several hiking trails, a picnic and day use area, and campground. Be sure to check current road conditions before you go.<\/span><\/p>\n

As you head north, don\u2019t forget to stop at the HAMA HAMA OYSTER SALOON in Lilliwaup on Hood Canal for fresh oysters and souvenirs.<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"escape_tip","tip_tip_title":"When to Go to Staircase","tip_tip_text":"

Summertime has the best weather, and the biggest crowds, so try to book your campsites ahead of time, if possible.\u00a0 Late spring, and early fall are my favorite times to visit, there may be cooler temps and more rainfall, but you won\u2019t be competing for the best campsites. Winter has the least crowds, and there are many areas open for hiking, snow shoeing and skiing.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"

Port Townsend<\/span><\/h2>\n

This charming seaside town on the Northeast corner of the peninsula is worth the trip. You can tour historic hotels, art galleries, museums, beaches and trails at Port Townsend<\/a>. <\/span>Grab a sweet treat at the soda fountain, do a pub crawl, check out a farmer\u2019s market, or taste a sample from a local winery.<\/span><\/p>\n

Adventures Through Kayaking \u2013 Port Angeles<\/span><\/h2>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":25601,"id":25601,"title":"port-angeles-wa-sea-kayaking","filename":"port-angeles-wa-sea-kayaking.jpg","filesize":119191,"url":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/port-angeles-wa-sea-kayaking.jpg","link":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/es\/port-angeles-wa-sea-kayaking-2\/","alt":"Port Angeles Washington Woman Sea Kayaking","author":"53","description":"","caption":"Sea kayaking near Port Angeles was one of our favorite things to do on our Olympic peninsula trip.","name":"port-angeles-wa-sea-kayaking-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":0,"date":"2019-12-10 20:21:38","modified":"2019-12-13 20:27:36","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1024,"height":576,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/port-angeles-wa-sea-kayaking-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/port-angeles-wa-sea-kayaking-300x169.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":169,"medium_large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/port-angeles-wa-sea-kayaking-768x432.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":432,"large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/port-angeles-wa-sea-kayaking-1024x576.jpg","large-width":1024,"large-height":576,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/port-angeles-wa-sea-kayaking.jpg","1536x1536-width":1024,"1536x1536-height":576,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/port-angeles-wa-sea-kayaking.jpg","2048x2048-width":1024,"2048x2048-height":576,"blog-preview":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/port-angeles-wa-sea-kayaking-600x353.jpg","blog-preview-width":600,"blog-preview-height":353,"post-thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/port-angeles-wa-sea-kayaking.jpg","post-thumbnail-width":1024,"post-thumbnail-height":576,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/port-angeles-wa-sea-kayaking.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":169,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/port-angeles-wa-sea-kayaking.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":225,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/port-angeles-wa-sea-kayaking.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":338}},"image_link":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"

Get out on the water or hit the mountain bike trails with ADVENTURES THROUGH KAYAKING<\/a> in Port Angeles. <\/span>They offer rentals, or guided sea kayaking, lake kayaking, mountain biking, and stand up paddle board tours as well as rafting trips.\u00a0 A highlight of my family\u2019s trip to Washington was the morning we spent sea kayaking along the rocky sea cliffs and sea stacks on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, part of the designated Whale Trail.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hurricane Ridge<\/span><\/h2>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":25546,"id":25546,"title":"hurricane-ridge-olympic-np-doe-fawn","filename":"hurricane-ridge-olympic-np-doe-fawn.jpg","filesize":134626,"url":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hurricane-ridge-olympic-np-doe-fawn.jpg","link":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/es\/hurricane-ridge-olympic-np-doe-fawn-2\/","alt":"Doe at Hurricane Ridge in Olympic Peninsula","author":"53","description":"","caption":"Wildlife is abundant at Hurricane Ridge.","name":"hurricane-ridge-olympic-np-doe-fawn-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":0,"date":"2019-12-10 20:19:22","modified":"2019-12-13 20:28:45","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":864,"height":576,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hurricane-ridge-olympic-np-doe-fawn-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hurricane-ridge-olympic-np-doe-fawn-300x200.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":200,"medium_large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hurricane-ridge-olympic-np-doe-fawn-768x512.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":512,"large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hurricane-ridge-olympic-np-doe-fawn.jpg","large-width":864,"large-height":576,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hurricane-ridge-olympic-np-doe-fawn.jpg","1536x1536-width":864,"1536x1536-height":576,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hurricane-ridge-olympic-np-doe-fawn.jpg","2048x2048-width":864,"2048x2048-height":576,"blog-preview":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hurricane-ridge-olympic-np-doe-fawn-600x353.jpg","blog-preview-width":600,"blog-preview-height":353,"post-thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hurricane-ridge-olympic-np-doe-fawn.jpg","post-thumbnail-width":864,"post-thumbnail-height":576,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hurricane-ridge-olympic-np-doe-fawn.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":200,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hurricane-ridge-olympic-np-doe-fawn.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":267,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hurricane-ridge-olympic-np-doe-fawn.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":400}},"image_link":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"

You will need to break out your National Park Pass again for the drive up to Hurricane Ridge for spectacular views of the mountains, valleys, and waterways below. A treat is being able to play in the snow, even in summertime.\u00a0 Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife, deer are abundant. We observed a doe and her newborn fawn (from a distance), and watched until it stood up for the very first time. We heard, then spotted the strange antics of a prairie chicken while at a scenic overlook on our drive down.<\/span><\/p>\n

La Poel Picnic Area \u2013 Lake Crescent<\/span><\/h2>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":25556,"id":25556,"title":"la-poel-lake-crescent-olympic-np-van","filename":"la-poel-lake-crescent-olympic-np-van.jpg","filesize":210013,"url":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/la-poel-lake-crescent-olympic-np-van.jpg","link":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/es\/la-poel-lake-crescent-olympic-np-van-2\/","alt":"campervan at La Poel Lake","author":"53","description":"","caption":"Campervan camping at La Poel","name":"la-poel-lake-crescent-olympic-np-van-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":0,"date":"2019-12-10 20:19:50","modified":"2019-12-13 20:30:14","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":4048,"height":3036,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/la-poel-lake-crescent-olympic-np-van-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/la-poel-lake-crescent-olympic-np-van-300x225.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":225,"medium_large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/la-poel-lake-crescent-olympic-np-van-768x576.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":576,"large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/la-poel-lake-crescent-olympic-np-van-1024x768.jpg","large-width":1024,"large-height":768,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/la-poel-lake-crescent-olympic-np-van.jpg","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":1152,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/la-poel-lake-crescent-olympic-np-van.jpg","2048x2048-width":2048,"2048x2048-height":1536,"blog-preview":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/la-poel-lake-crescent-olympic-np-van-600x353.jpg","blog-preview-width":600,"blog-preview-height":353,"post-thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/la-poel-lake-crescent-olympic-np-van-1200x900.jpg","post-thumbnail-width":1200,"post-thumbnail-height":900,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/la-poel-lake-crescent-olympic-np-van.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":225,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/la-poel-lake-crescent-olympic-np-van.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":300,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/la-poel-lake-crescent-olympic-np-van.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":450}},"image_link":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"

La Poel is a thick forested day use area at beautiful Lake Crescent. Stretch your legs, discover small streams flowing into the lake, and enjoy a picnic under giant trees by the clear blue water.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sol Duc Valley \u2013 Hot Springs And Waterfall<\/span><\/h2>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":25621,"id":25621,"title":"sol-duc-falls-olympic-np","filename":"sol-duc-falls-olympic-np.jpg","filesize":159926,"url":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sol-duc-falls-olympic-np.jpg","link":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/es\/sol-duc-falls-olympic-np-2\/","alt":"Sol Duc Falls Olympic Peninsula","author":"53","description":"","caption":"It's only a 1-mile hike to see the beautiful Sol Duc Falls.","name":"sol-duc-falls-olympic-np-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":0,"date":"2019-12-10 20:22:34","modified":"2019-12-13 20:31:24","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1022,"height":570,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sol-duc-falls-olympic-np-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sol-duc-falls-olympic-np-300x167.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":167,"medium_large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sol-duc-falls-olympic-np-768x428.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":428,"large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sol-duc-falls-olympic-np.jpg","large-width":1022,"large-height":570,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sol-duc-falls-olympic-np.jpg","1536x1536-width":1022,"1536x1536-height":570,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sol-duc-falls-olympic-np.jpg","2048x2048-width":1022,"2048x2048-height":570,"blog-preview":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sol-duc-falls-olympic-np-600x353.jpg","blog-preview-width":600,"blog-preview-height":353,"post-thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sol-duc-falls-olympic-np.jpg","post-thumbnail-width":1022,"post-thumbnail-height":570,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sol-duc-falls-olympic-np.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":167,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sol-duc-falls-olympic-np.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":223,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/sol-duc-falls-olympic-np.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":335}},"image_link":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"

Don\u2019t miss the 1 mile hike through old growth forest to beautiful Sol Duc Falls. Afterwards, you can take a relaxing soak in the manicured hot springs at Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort. The Sol Duc Campground is one of only two in Olympic National Park that accept reservations during the busy summer season.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cape Flattery Trail \u2013 Neah Bay<\/span><\/h2>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":25586,"id":25586,"title":"neah-bay-wa-boats","filename":"neah-bay-wa-boats.jpg","filesize":97860,"url":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/neah-bay-wa-boats.jpg","link":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/es\/neah-bay-wa-boats-2\/","alt":"Neah Bay Washington","author":"53","description":"","caption":"","name":"neah-bay-wa-boats-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":0,"date":"2019-12-10 20:20:56","modified":"2019-12-13 20:32:17","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":4048,"height":3036,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/neah-bay-wa-boats-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/neah-bay-wa-boats-300x225.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":225,"medium_large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/neah-bay-wa-boats-768x576.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":576,"large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/neah-bay-wa-boats-1024x768.jpg","large-width":1024,"large-height":768,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/neah-bay-wa-boats.jpg","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":1152,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/neah-bay-wa-boats.jpg","2048x2048-width":2048,"2048x2048-height":1536,"blog-preview":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/neah-bay-wa-boats-600x353.jpg","blog-preview-width":600,"blog-preview-height":353,"post-thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/neah-bay-wa-boats-1200x900.jpg","post-thumbnail-width":1200,"post-thumbnail-height":900,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/neah-bay-wa-boats.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":225,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/neah-bay-wa-boats.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":300,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/neah-bay-wa-boats.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":450}},"image_link":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"

Though a little bit out of the way in Neah Bay, a side trip to Cape Flattery<\/a> should not be missed, if you have the time. The short .75 mile trail will take you over boardwalks, stepping stones, and wet ground through a thick forest to outstanding views of the rocky Pacific Ocean. The end of the trail puts you at the most northwesterly tip of the contiguous lower 48 states, which is pretty cool! Camping is available at Hobuck Beach Resort and the Cape Resort.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"escape_tip","tip_tip_title":"Know Before You Go","tip_tip_text":"

All activities in this area require that you purchase a Makah Recreation Pass and display it in your vehicle window while you are hiking, fishing, or enjoying the beaches. You can pick one up at local stores and resorts for about $10.00.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"

Hoh Rain Forest<\/span><\/h2>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":25531,"id":25531,"title":"hoh-rain-forest-olympic-np-trail","filename":"hoh-rain-forest-olympic-np-trail.jpg","filesize":179714,"url":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hoh-rain-forest-olympic-np-trail.jpg","link":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/es\/hoh-rain-forest-olympic-np-trail-2\/","alt":"Hikers at hoh rain forest","author":"53","description":"","caption":"The moss-covered trees at Hoh Rain Forest feel a little unw","name":"hoh-rain-forest-olympic-np-trail-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":0,"date":"2019-12-10 20:18:46","modified":"2019-12-13 20:37:42","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":3036,"height":4048,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hoh-rain-forest-olympic-np-trail-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hoh-rain-forest-olympic-np-trail-225x300.jpg","medium-width":225,"medium-height":300,"medium_large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hoh-rain-forest-olympic-np-trail-768x1024.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":1024,"large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hoh-rain-forest-olympic-np-trail-768x1024.jpg","large-width":768,"large-height":1024,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hoh-rain-forest-olympic-np-trail.jpg","1536x1536-width":1152,"1536x1536-height":1536,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hoh-rain-forest-olympic-np-trail.jpg","2048x2048-width":1536,"2048x2048-height":2048,"blog-preview":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hoh-rain-forest-olympic-np-trail-600x353.jpg","blog-preview-width":600,"blog-preview-height":353,"post-thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hoh-rain-forest-olympic-np-trail-1200x1600.jpg","post-thumbnail-width":1200,"post-thumbnail-height":1600,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hoh-rain-forest-olympic-np-trail.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":225,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":300,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hoh-rain-forest-olympic-np-trail.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":300,"gform-image-choice-md-height":400,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hoh-rain-forest-olympic-np-trail.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":450,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":600}},"image_link":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"

Don\u2019t miss the short loop hike through the Hall of Mosses.\u00a0 You will feel like you have stepped back in time, into a Jurassic world of giant moss covered trees and thick ferns. The strange sounds you hear may be the call of the elk that live in this rain forest. The campground is situated beside a bend in the Hoh River, we returned from our hike to our campsite just in time to watch a herd of elk cross the river downstream. \u00a0 For a longer hike, take a stroll down the Hoh River Trail as far as you like, then turn around. For the more adventurous, you can do the entire 17 miles up to Glacier Meadows, or combine a hike to other areas of the park in a multi-day trek (be sure to obtain a backcountry permit first).<\/span><\/p>\n

The Beaches<\/span><\/h2>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":25506,"id":25506,"title":"beach-4-olympic-np-dawn-john","filename":"beach-4-olympic-np-dawn-john.jpg","filesize":57471,"url":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/beach-4-olympic-np-dawn-john.jpg","link":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/es\/beach-4-olympic-np-dawn-john-2\/","alt":"Beach 4 ","author":"53","description":"","caption":"See the tide pools at low tide.","name":"beach-4-olympic-np-dawn-john-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":0,"date":"2019-12-10 20:17:38","modified":"2019-12-13 20:40:01","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":992,"height":512,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/beach-4-olympic-np-dawn-john-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/beach-4-olympic-np-dawn-john-300x155.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":155,"medium_large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/beach-4-olympic-np-dawn-john-768x396.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":396,"large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/beach-4-olympic-np-dawn-john.jpg","large-width":992,"large-height":512,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/beach-4-olympic-np-dawn-john.jpg","1536x1536-width":992,"1536x1536-height":512,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/beach-4-olympic-np-dawn-john.jpg","2048x2048-width":992,"2048x2048-height":512,"blog-preview":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/beach-4-olympic-np-dawn-john-600x353.jpg","blog-preview-width":600,"blog-preview-height":353,"post-thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/beach-4-olympic-np-dawn-john.jpg","post-thumbnail-width":992,"post-thumbnail-height":512,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/beach-4-olympic-np-dawn-john.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":155,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/beach-4-olympic-np-dawn-john.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":206,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/beach-4-olympic-np-dawn-john.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":310}},"image_link":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"

RUBY BEACH is a great place to watch the sunset. KALALOCH (John\u2019s favorite place)has a campground with ocean views, flush toilets,\u00a0 and accepts reservations. Hike down to the beach from the day use area and turn right for a short walk to the Tree Of Life\/Tree Root Cave. Peer into the tide pools at BEACH #4 at low tide, and hike through a forest of trees with strange burls at BEACH #2, just south of Kalaloch.<\/span><\/p>\n

Quinault Rain Forest (My Favorite Place)<\/span><\/h2>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":25606,"id":25606,"title":"quinault-rain-forest-olympic-nf-trail","filename":"quinault-rain-forest-olympic-nf-trail.jpg","filesize":230544,"url":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/quinault-rain-forest-olympic-nf-trail.jpg","link":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/es\/quinault-rain-forest-olympic-nf-trail-2\/","alt":"Quinault rain forest in Olympic Peninsula","author":"53","description":"","caption":"","name":"quinault-rain-forest-olympic-nf-trail-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":0,"date":"2019-12-10 20:21:47","modified":"2019-12-13 20:41:10","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":768,"height":576,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/quinault-rain-forest-olympic-nf-trail-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/quinault-rain-forest-olympic-nf-trail-300x225.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":225,"medium_large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/quinault-rain-forest-olympic-nf-trail-768x576.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":576,"large":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/quinault-rain-forest-olympic-nf-trail.jpg","large-width":768,"large-height":576,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/quinault-rain-forest-olympic-nf-trail.jpg","1536x1536-width":768,"1536x1536-height":576,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/quinault-rain-forest-olympic-nf-trail.jpg","2048x2048-width":768,"2048x2048-height":576,"blog-preview":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/quinault-rain-forest-olympic-nf-trail-600x353.jpg","blog-preview-width":600,"blog-preview-height":353,"post-thumbnail":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/quinault-rain-forest-olympic-nf-trail.jpg","post-thumbnail-width":768,"post-thumbnail-height":576,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/quinault-rain-forest-olympic-nf-trail.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":225,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/quinault-rain-forest-olympic-nf-trail.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":300,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/escapecampervans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/quinault-rain-forest-olympic-nf-trail.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":450}},"image_link":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"

Nestled on the north shore of Lake Quinault, you can camp in a lush forest under giant conifers in the Willaby Campground.\u00a0 Take a drive down the scenic loop road, stopping to see waterfalls, and take the short hike to the world\u2019s largest Sitka spruce tree.\u00a0 Go deeper into the rain forest on the Quinault Nature trail, and other short hikes in the area. If you don\u2019t have time to see the entire Olympic Peninsula, try to at least visit the Quinault Rain Forest and beaches near Kalaloch.<\/span><\/p>\n

From the Quinault Rain Forest, drive 2 and a half hours back to the ESCAPE CAMPERVANS DEPOT near Seattle to complete the loop. If you have another week or two, (or when planning your NEXT Escape Campervan road trip) you could head south down the Pacific Coast Highway\u2026 all the way to California if you wanted to.\u00a0 That\u2019s what we did, but that is a story for next time.<\/span><\/p>\n

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