Brown Creek Campground
Brown Creek Campground iis located along the shore of the South Fork Skokomish River at the confluence with Brown Creek. Evergreen conifers and hardwoods provide lots of shade at this campground.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
There are 20 campsites in Brown Creek Campground: twelve will accommodate trailers and RVs (No Hookups available) and eight of the sites are suitable for tents. There is one ADA accessible campsite. The campground has potable water. There are 3 double vault toilets.
Need to Know
Most campsites can only accomodate 1 vehicle, no other parking within campground. Please keep this in mind while planning and book campsites accordingly. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered to be one vehicle and the third and fourth are also considered to be one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles.
Bears and other animals frequent the area; use appropriate food storage containers.
Pets must be on a leash 6' or less in length and under control within the campground and developed recreation sites.
Off-road vehicles are prohibited in the Olympic National Forest.
Chainsaw use and hunting are prohibited in the area's developed recreation sites.
Secure your items and valuables, even at night! Theft has been reported in area.
During the off-season potable water is not available.
Maximum stay is 14 days.
Natural Features
The South Fork Skokomish River and Brown Creek border the campground. Brown Creek Pond is also adjacent.
Nearby Attractions
Many trails are accessible in the area. Visitors frequent the High Steel Bridge. Olympic National Park can be accessed through the Upper South Fork Skokomish Trail.
Recreation
Brown Creek Nature Loop Trail: a 0.8 mile loop around around a beaver pond and is a great wildlife viewing area. The trail has an easy grade along the south half, leaving from the Interpretive Trailhead. There are steeper grades along the north half. This trail is accessible directly from the campground.
Lower South Fork Skokomish Trail: Trail leads through old growth forest paralleling the South Fork Skokomish River. Good trail for mountain bikes, horses, and fishing in the nearby river. Points of interest include the old LeBar Claim and Church Creek Shelter. This trail is gradual to moderate and travels 10.3 miles. This trail is located 1 mile north of the campground.
Spider Lake Trail: Hike through old growth forest around serene Spider Lake. This 1.9 mile loop trail is a level grade and gets yearly mainenance. Enter trail from either the North or South end of lake. The trail and lake might not be signed, look for Spider Lake below Forest Service Road #23 on the east side of the road. This trail is located 8 miles west of the campground on FS23 road.
Changes & Cancellations
Contact Information
Mailing
295142 Hwy 101 South Quilcene WA 98376
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 360-956-2402
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Shelton,WA take US Highway 101 for 6 miles north. Then turn west onto the Skokomish Valley Road. Follow Skokomish Valley Road for about 8 miles to the forest boundary. Continue on Forest Road 23 for about another 5 miles to Forest Service Road 2353. Turn right and drive approximately ¾ mile to the South Fork Skokomish River Bridge. Cross the bridge and make a sharp turn to the right onto Forest Service Road 2340. Brown Creek Campground is located ¼ mile beyond this point.
Available Campsites
- Site 10, Loop Brown Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop Brown Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 7, Loop Brown Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop Brown Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop Brown Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 8, Loop Brown Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 1, Loop Brown Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop Brown Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop Brown Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop Brown Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 9, Loop Brown Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 4, Loop Brown Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 5, Loop Brown Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 6, Loop Brown Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 2, Loop Brown Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 3, Loop Brown Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop Brown Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop Brown Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop Brown Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop Brown Creek, Type Standard Nonelectric
