Brown Creek Campground

Olympic National Forest, Washington

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As of October 2026, Brown Creek Campground is a campground in Olympic National Forest, Washington with 20 campsites. Brown Creek Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Brown Creek Campground is located at 47.4133° N, 123.3188° W.

Brown Creek Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Campsites at Brown Creek Campground

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife, horse riding.

About Brown Creek Campground

Overview

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.

Campsites at this location is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you are able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Scan & Pay feature on the Recreation.gov mobile app.

Please download the free Recreation.gov mobile app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. Adding a payment method to the app before arrival is recommended as well.

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.

Facilities

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.

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.

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (360) 765-2200.

Rules and notices at Brown Creek Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Brown Creek Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

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.

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Brown Creek Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Brown Creek Campground?

Brown Creek Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Brown Creek Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Brown Creek Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Brown Creek Campground have?

Brown Creek Campground has 20 campsites.