6 Best Camping Spots In Ozette Triangle, Washington

Tent-only campgrounds

1. Ericson's Bay Campground

The boat-only campsite that is Ericson’s Bay Campground is a primitive camping spot in the Ozette Triangle, but don’t be fooled by the less-than-obvious welcome. The only indication when you arrive is a break in the shoreline hedge, but it leads to a driftwood bench, a stone fire ring and flat spots for tents. Set in a tidy sword fern and red cedar forest, this campsite requires a backcountry camping permit. It does have a toilet, but you’ll need to carry toilet paper.

Due to its trail tread, the campsite is best for seasoned campers. It’s open throughout the year, but very busy during summers, so reserve early. It’s located just 0.5 miles (0.8 kilometres) north of the eastern end of Ericson’s Bay Trail.

Ericson's Bay Campground

Address: Clallam Bay, WA 98326, United States (map)

Website: Ericson’s Bay Campground

2. Sand Point

Turning left on a split in the Sand Point Trail brings you to Sand Point Campground, which is marked by signs. If you’re in a group of six people or more, then you need to camp at one of the two designated campsites, or further up on the gorgeous beach. This campground has pit toilets, but it’s advisable to carry toilet paper along.

The campsite might be very rustic, but you’ll be treated to some of the most gorgeous coastal sunsets you’d have ever seen. The trail is accessible even for kids, so bring your family along. Sand Point is open all year but requires a backcountry camping permit.

Sand Point

Address: Clallam Bay, WA 98326, United States (map)

Website: Sand Point

3. Wedding Rocks

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Wedding Rocks is one of the most popular landmarks and historic sights on the Ozette Triangle and contains Native American petroglyphs. The camping spots are just north or south of the site in the forest. Reservations are needed to camp here, which is more primitive than other campsites around.

Be careful as the sites aren’t marked, and there are no water sources or pit toilets. Water needs to be hauled from nearby, and cat holes will have to be dug for waste. Campfires aren’t allowed either, but it’s a great camping spot for history enthusiasts. Wedding Rocks is accessible all year round.

Wedding Rocks

Address: Clallam Bay, WA 98326, United States (map)

4. Cape Alava

Cape Alava is perhaps one of the nicest campsites in the Ozette Triangle. Not only are they off the sand, but you also get amazing views of the water. You could also camp on the beach above the high tide line. What’s more, the campsite has two pit toilets, one visible and the other hidden behind some trees at the site’s northern end.

The campsite even has a creek for a water source where the inland trail touches the beach, with a log bridge as a marker. The best bit is that campfires are allowed here, but only the driftwood around can be used, not wood from the forest.

Cape Alava

Address: Clallam Bay, WA 98326, United States (map)

Website: Cape Alava

RV campgrounds & RV sites

5. Ozette Campground

Located on the northern shores of Lake Ozette is Ozette Campground, a favourite site for campers of all ages due to its fantastic location. There’s no dearth of adventures while you stay here. Explore the lake from the ranger station boat ramp nearby or hike the Ozette Triangle points. The campground itself is excellent and has a vault toilet and potable water.

What’s more, you’ll also find as many as 15 sites, each with a fire ring and a picnic table. Many of them are on a first-come, first-served basis for RVs, but note that none have hookups. Open throughout the year, the campground is very busy during summers.

Ozette Campground

Address: 21083 Hoko Ozette Rd, Clallam Bay, WA 98326, United States (map)

Website: Ozette Campground

6. The Lost Resort at Lake Ozette

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The Lost Resort at Lake Ozette is perhaps one of the most well-equipped campgrounds in the Ozette Triangle. The owners have thought of just about everything, for the place has tent, cabin and RV campsites with fire pits and picnic tables. Moreover, you’ll find a deli with a dining area, a general store and showers. It’s most known for is its amazing array of microbrews. There is an installation of 99 beer bottles on the deli wall that is very famous in the region.

The Lost Resort is the perfect base camp for activities, such as hiking the Ozette Triangle and boating, kayaking and canoeing on the lake. It is open for most of the year but closed from the end of November up to the first of February.

The Lost Resort at Lake Ozette

Address: 20860 Hoko Ozette Rd, Clallam Bay, WA 98326, United States (map)

Website: The Lost Resort at Lake Ozette

Discover the awesome Ozette Triangle

People who love the outdoors will enjoy Ozette Triangle and the national park, especially with these amazing campsites mentioned above. Choose one of these sites and explore the stunning Pacific Northwest coastline.