South Beach Campground
The Quick Take
South Beach is Olympic's answer to the question: what if camping felt like the edge of the world? Perched on a bluff above the Pacific, this first-come, first-served campground trades every modern convenience for raw coastal atmosphere. There are no flush toilets, no potable water, no showers — just you, the ocean, and one of the most affordable overnight stays on the Washington coast. The campground sits in the Kalaloch area but feels wilder and less trafficked than nearby Kalaloch Campground, which books up months in advance. With roughly fifty sites and no reservation system, it rewards the spontaneous and the self-sufficient. The trade-off is real: you need to pack in your own water and be comfortable with vault toilets. But if you want to fall asleep to the sound of Pacific surf without fighting a reservation lottery, South Beach is your campground.
Booking
Reserve Your Campsite
55 sites, first-come first-served.
What You Get
Sites & Setup
RV Information
No RVs. No electrical hookups.
Pro Tips
Arrive before noon on weekdays during July and August — South Beach is first-come, first-served and the bluff-side sites with unobstructed ocean views go first. Mid-week arrivals in June or September are your best bet for snagging a prime spot without the stress.
Stock up on water, firewood, and groceries in Forks (36 miles north) before heading down Highway 101. There is no potable water at the campground and the nearest reliable supplies are a solid drive away. Plan for at least two gallons per person per day.
Walk the beach at low tide to explore tide pools south of the campground — the Kalaloch stretch is one of the best tide-pooling corridors in the park. Check NOAA tide charts before you go and aim for minus tides for the most dramatic pools.
Photos
NPS Photo/C. BubarGetting There
Directions
South Beach Campground is located off of Highway 101 in the Kalaloch Area. The Kalaloch Area is 36 miles south of Forks, WA.
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