Fairholme Campground

Category: Campground in Ovington, Washington

Address: Port Angeles, WA 98362, USA

Reviews

Neo Xplores

Jul 26, 2022

Great campground, clean toilets and very serene surroundings. Thankfully this campground now has reservations. The only downside to this is that for the walk insights there is only one parking that is allocated, for a site that can cause a maximum of eight people ideally you want to have more place to park. The drive in sites are very spacious and can park multiple vehicles. There is a general store that has a host of souvenirs, and camping essentials. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The campgrounds have wooden tables and a fire pit. Beware most of these tables are not level. The walk down to the walk in the water sites is very steep, take note of this especially if you have older folks. You will see lots of fish jumping, deer and ducks. A beautiful Camp spot. Enjoy

Jessica Saunders

Jul 10, 2022

We've stayed at this campground in September and loved it. We had to stop by on our way to Forks and check out the Lake. It's beautiful, even when it was raining on Wednesday!

Lu Hong

May 3, 2022

What a wonderful campground. Well maintained. The restroom is very clean but don’t forget to pack your own soap since it is not available. The campsites vary a lot in terms of size. We stayed at site C59 which is huge comparing to other sites. It can easily park two cars and still have rooms for multiple tents. It also provides good privacy because it is quite far from the neighboring sites. We arrived on Friday in late April before reservation is open, so it is first come first serve but it is barely occupied even on Saturday night.

Will Wright

Sep 7, 2021

Very quite, peaceful, surrounded by moss laden trees. First come first serve for now but changing to reservations for 2022 per camp host. Some sites are close together some more secluded. Restrooms clean and well lighted.

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Questions & Answers

If the sign says campsite considered unoccupied after 11:30 when campsite fee isnt paid why dont they enforce it?

Luke Sanders | Jun 24, 2019
Luke Sanders | Jun 25, 2019

Well in the end they said the campers just failed to pay their site fee and will be fined for being late. At other camp grounds they actually enforce it and remove the peoples items if they havnt paid. It is completely logistically possible. Oh john didnt pay? Kick him out and give the person who has paid a spot.

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What is the current fee for this campground?

Agent Bey | Jun 23, 2021
Hiren Shah | Jun 24, 2021

$28 for 1 day

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Can we use the firepit this days? I'm going on the 27th

wendy arellano | Aug 27, 2021
Nathan | Aug 28, 2021

They have a fire ban currently ☹️ and doesn't look like it will be lifted anytime soon.

All the material about this campground says it's all first come first served, but when I tried to get a campsite last week they were all reserved 😠😠

Dan Bell | Jun 23, 2021
Sprout | Jun 24, 2021

I was there a few days ago and it was first come first serve

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is it realitivly private? or are there people everywhere?

None Ya (AbbyPanda) | Jun 23, 2020
Minsu Park | Jun 24, 2020

I would say site B is pretty private. But on A and C, all the sites are pretty close to each other.

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Does the campground sell firewood? Is it self-serve?

Paul Moon | Jun 23, 2021
Sarah Renee | Jun 24, 2021

They do not sell firewood at the site itself, Fairholme store is half a mile up the road, they may carry firewood but it is currently closed.

Are there any camp sites that allow for two tents?

Nicole Clark | Jun 23, 2021
Sarah Renee | Jun 24, 2021

You could put two or three tents up at most sites, the official limit is two vehicles

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Do you need a national parks pass to stay at the Fairholme campground?

Stacie Buck | Jun 24, 2019
Arnulfo Gonzalez | Jun 25, 2019

No

Planning on bringing a boat. Do they have a dock to park our boat at during our 4 day stay? I know it says there is a boat launch near by, but wondering if I can leave it in the water?

mitchell kirsch | Jun 24, 2019
Saurabh Bhatt | Jun 25, 2019

Yes there is a dock on crescent lake close to the campground. You should be able to find out the launch dock markers when you enter the campground.

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Heading out to the campground on Friday 8/17. Planning on getting there at 9:30am. Does anyone think I will have a decent shot at getting at getting a campsite? Whats the process to reserve a walk up spot? Just write my name up on a board that day?

Travis | Jun 24, 2019
Saurabh Bhatt | Jun 25, 2019

Yes. We were able to get space at noon on Saturday. There are lots of spaces and you will definitely be able to find something after a bit of searching. Good luck!

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Are the lake crescent campgrounds first come first serve our are reservations recommended?

Ehren Pace | Jun 24, 2018
Katelyn Eyford | Jun 25, 2018

1st come 1st serve. And not many sites available. We showed up at like 8am on a Thursday or Friday and we gotnone of the last spots

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Are dogs allowed at this campground?

Andrew Brodie | Jun 24, 2018
Xakimus Prime | Jun 25, 2018

Yes, dogs are allowed. Please be sure to pick up after them.

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Does this place have boat rentals? And is it swimming friendly or to cold?

eric messinger | Jun 24, 2018
Alex Overboe | Jun 25, 2018

Ya its really cold but very beautiful view from the boat access. The fairholme general store is currently closed but it will open up on memorial day and will close for the season on labor day.

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Are there specific rv only sites, or can you set up a tent in the bigger spaces where a trailer would fit?

Kaiti Chadburn | Sep 26, 2021
Niki Adams | Sep 27, 2021

There are plenty of sites that are quite large that and RV wouldn't fit appropriately but has plenty of room for multiple tents. As a courtesy would be nice of the sites with the longer driveway wouldn't be take by tents unless they are the last sites available. At the top of each loop there are large tents sites and private that cant accommodate a RV

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What's the likelihood of getting a site on the weekends in Sept after Labor Day?

Becky Wyland | Aug 27, 2021
Bruce McLaughlin | Aug 28, 2021

It's all about what day you show up. If you arrive in Friday, I doubt it. Show up Wednesday or before 9am Thursday

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Hi can we use the fire pits now? And can we just arrive anytime in the morning, or do we need reservations?

wendy arellano | Aug 27, 2021
Jen Estrada | Aug 28, 2021

We were there Sunday night. We arrived around 6 which was way later than we had originally planned. We were fortunately surprised to see quite a number of sites still open at that hour.

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Hey! For first come first serve do I need to find the campsite first and then sign up and pay? Or go to the sign up board first and then go to the campsite??

Rachel Syrisko | Jul 28, 2021
J Marshall | Jul 29, 2021

Go to the site first. There have been circumstances where someone claimed the physical site while another was signing up for it.

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Hi can you help me ? planning to camp here for first time we are a family of 4 and a dog I just know I have to be there by 700am and look for check out time for me to pay after To save the spot , is that right ?!

melissa morales | Jun 23, 2021
Brooke Newman | Jun 24, 2021

You don't have to be there by 7am. I'm sure getting there early will get you a better spot though. And once you're there, there are three loops you can camp in. Just find the registration board for your loop, pay your fee, and add your slip to the campground site number you intend to stay in. Have fun!

Can you just come here to swim? Normally we go to Skokomish but they are closed

Sasha Rebekkah | Jun 23, 2021
brandie turk | Jun 24, 2021

Yes you can. They have a boat dock space u can park.

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Is Fairholme campground open?

Bill Sides | Jun 23, 2021
Michael Day | Jun 24, 2021

Yes, the campground is open, but the store is closed (so no onsite kayak rentals). I recommend getting there early as all sites are usually taken by 11am. Also, your chances of getting a spot are way better if you arrive Sunday through Wednesday. By Thursday sites are typically all taken for the weekend.

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Was wanting to camp this coming weekend July 24th-26th what are the odds I would be able to get a spot?

Meeghan Taylor | Jun 23, 2021
Anna Kasch | Jun 24, 2021

You want to get there as early as possible

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What are the campsite prices like recently?

Jessica Allum | Jun 23, 2021
Crystal Clemens | Jun 24, 2021

$20 per night. No reservations. First come, first serve.

Do some of the campsites here accommodate a 30ft RV?

Lindsey Coffey | Sep 26, 2021
Niki Adams | Sep 27, 2021

Site 17 would definitely fit it and a few others. Camp hosts are great and will help you find the right spot

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Which C loop campsites are the closest to the lake with walk in access? And is it possible to get a campsites on a Wednesday or Thursday?

Monique Spruell | Jun 23, 2020
Kathryn Bowman | Jun 24, 2020

Several C loop sites and yes, most probably

Are you able to have campfires?

Makelle Moen | Jun 23, 2020
Gerard Ward Jr | Jun 24, 2020

Yes you can I camped there a month ago very peaceful

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I'm arriving on Tuesday late morning. I'm hoping for a spot on the edge of lake. how far of a trek is it from my car?

A Google User | Jun 23, 2020
Kathryn Bowman | Jun 24, 2020

Several spots on lake edge, need to park car in lot and walk maybe 100 feet or so. No vehicle access. Makes it VERY nice

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We are arriving the friday before labor day around noon. What are the chances we will find a spot??

Emily Benedict | Jun 23, 2020
Kathryn Bowman | Jun 24, 2020

Noon is the perfect arrival time

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Which site numbers are the most quiet and private?

Emily Benedict | Jun 23, 2020
Kathryn Bowman | Jun 24, 2020

No guarantees on neighbors

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I am planning to go lake crescent campground Friday August 16. How hard is it to get a spot there ? What is the best time to show up ? Is Friday easier to get spot then Saturday?

Sasha Sokolova | Jun 23, 2020
Christopher Bell | Jun 24, 2020

Saturday is typically very difficult and often full. Friday at or just before check out time is usually a good time to get there. Keep in mind each weekend is different. Sometimes when I've been on Fridays it's difficult no matter the time!

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what does Walk Up mean

Lisa Schmidt | Jun 23, 2020
Kathryn Bowman | Jun 24, 2020

You need to leave a possession in the campsite before you sign up for that number campsite at the bulletin board for each loop to avoid disappointment

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Can you make a reservation?

Pat Garcia | Jun 23, 2020
Paul Moon | Jun 24, 2020

Nope, first come first serve.

Everyone is saying it has 88 sites ? Are these tent sights ? I see how crowded it has been in the past. But any update how crowded it is now ?

Megan Daugherty | Jun 23, 2020
Sheldon Khougaz | Jun 24, 2020

Both tent and RV sites. No ideas on crowd currently

Is there any cell service there?

Brandon Bean | Jun 23, 2020
Jenna Moog | Jun 24, 2020

My phone service was in and out and inconsistent. Along the lake offered better likelihood of service. I have T-mobile.

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How much is per night ???

Javier Mancio | Jun 24, 2019
Winston Hudson | Jun 25, 2019

$20 per night.

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Is it possible to park a 25 ft long RV at the park sites? Thank you!

zhiyang huang | Jun 24, 2019
David Terry | Jun 25, 2019

If you get lucky, there are a couple that could just accommodate that, but again, you'd have to be lucky enough to find one that's available, most are more like 15-20ft friendly, not quite 25ft.

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Planning on coming out Thursday the 30th. Do you think there is enough room for 2 more tents for the labor day weekend?

TARA M MARES | Jun 24, 2019
Collin Gage | Jun 25, 2019

You would have to be extremely lucky, and get there at the crack of dawn and search to see if anyone is leaving that day.

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Are there any showers in the campsite?

Clarissa Velasco | Jun 24, 2019
David Terry | Jun 25, 2019

As simple as Vinay KV: Nope.

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is there a discount for senior disabled persons?

diane hammond | Jun 24, 2019
James Young | Jun 25, 2019

You can ask the camp host

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How many campers can you have per site?

Ashley Bruce | Jun 24, 2019
Julie Demers | Jun 25, 2019

I think it is 8 but it doesn't seem to be enforced

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Planning to show up early tomorrow morning (Saturday, 8/4) - anyone have any guesses on if there will be a spot available?

Andria H | Jun 24, 2019
Heather Perry | Jun 25, 2019

I was there last week and it was busy. I came in on a Sunday and got a spot pretty easy. Each loop has a board you can check to see who's leaving that day. Check out time is 11am. Hope that helps😀

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Is this lake water warm?

Megan Snook | Jun 24, 2019
Saurabh Bhatt | Jun 25, 2019

Right now yes. The water is good enough to take a swim without jitters. :) I went for a good swim around mid June and the water was not cold(yet not warm).

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How many sites are there???when does the campgrounds close for the season?

rick walker | Jun 24, 2019
Saurabh Bhatt | Jun 25, 2019

There are total of 88sites. Mostly reservable on first come first get basis. Charge is 20$ per site. Campsites usually stay available but good sites get taken quickly.

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We are planning a camping trip over Labor Day Weekend and I was wondering what is the probability that we will find a site at Fairholme if we arrive Friday evening and stay till Monday morning?

Afshan Ijaz | Jun 24, 2019
Alex Overboe | Jun 25, 2019

Im assuming you are saying roughly 6-7 o'clock in the evening. Typically there is still sites available i would say but you are cutting it close if you arrive in the evening, we arrived in the morning and there was almost no one there.

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When does this campsite open?

Duncan Wallace | Jun 24, 2018
Northern Approaches LLC | Jun 25, 2018

Yes it opened the last weekend of April

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Does Fairholme have rv sites for a 35 footer? Do theses sites have electrical or water hookups? And how much per night?

Shat-she' Rivers | Jun 24, 2018
Katelyn Eyford | Jun 25, 2018

No rv no hookups. Space for small trailers and campers but the spots are small.

do you have tent sites with room for boat trailers

Nathan Erickson | Jun 24, 2018
Mystery Man | Jun 25, 2018

They do have parking site for boat trailers near the lake . But trailer will fit also at tent site

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