Heart O the Hills Campground Olympic National Park Washington
Hurricane Ridge RoadPort Angeles, Washington 98362
360 565-3131
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Heart O’the Hills campground has 105 single family campsites and is in the northern edge of Olympic National Park and set among a beautiful old growth forest where trees can tower 300 feet tall. The campground is first-come, first-served and the campsites can accommodate tents, RVs and trailers up to 24 feet (a few up to 35 feet). Each campsite has also a table, fire ring and grate.
Campground amenities include drinking water, flush toilets and trash collection. Firewood is also available for sale at the campground. Campsites are $20 per night (as of 2019). There are also a few food storage lockers available. There are no electric hookups at the campground.
The campground is popular and it is recommend you arrive early to claim your campsite – especially on summer weekends. You can camp up to 14 consecutive days and there is an 8 person per site limit. Check out is at noon.
Heart O’the Hills – Area Recreation
In addition to camping, visitors can enjoy fishing, mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, picnicking and wildlife viewing.
Elwha and/or Altair campgrounds offer nearby options in Olympic National Forest.
Reservations:
First Come, First Served
Best Campsites
4, 8, 30, 35, 46, 53, 71, 74, 77, 100, 101
Regions
- Lake
- National Forest
- National Forest Campgrounds
- Old Growth Forest
- Olympic National Park
- Pacific Northwest
Campsite Types
- ADA
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
Season:
Year Round
Elevation:
1,807
# of Campsites:
105
Amenities
- Amphitheater
- BBQ Grills
- Campfire Center
- Campground Host
- Campsite Tables
- Comfort Station
- Drinking Water
- Fire Pit
- Fire Rings
- Firewood Available
- Food Storage Locker
- Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
- Grills
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
- Ranger Station
- Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
- Trash Collection
- Wood
Activities
- Backpacking
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- Nature Programs
- Nature Trails
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Walking Trails
- Wilderness Area
- Wildlife Viewing
Heart O the Hills Photos
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Hello
Im inquiring about a campsite at Heart o the Hills. Is this a reservation campground? If so , are there spots arrive Saturday July 22 and Sunday July 23. One of the good spots possibly??
Hi Magda,
Heart O the Hills campground is first-come, first-serve.
Best of luck and hope you get a great site!
Hi! What is the best time of day on a friday to arrive to look for and claim a camping spot?
Hi Lisa,
Summer weekends at Heart O the Hills campgrounds are popular so if you’re arriving Friday, I’d recommend getting there before 9AM if you can to better your chances. Check out is noon, so they’ll start letting new campers in soon after that. Good luck!
Are we able to claim multiple sites if we’re traveling with other families and we arrive first?
Hi Hillary,
Yes you can claim multiple first-come, first-serve campsites if there is availability at Heart O the Hills campground.
Is there a way to tell how many camp spaces are available currently? We’re coming from Blaine, WA so we want to know whether there’s a possibility of getting 3 spaces at the campground before making the trek. Thank you! We tried the campground phone number but it’s just a recording.
Unfortunately we don’t know of any way to know how many of the campsites (all first-come, first-serve) at Heart O the Hills campground are available. Best is to get there in early morning. Good luck!
How much for a night?
Hi Tomn,
Campsites are $20 per night at Heart O’ The Hills campground – per the nps.gov site.
Is Lake Dawn a private lake?
HI Chris,
Yes – Lake Dawn is mostly private. Thanks for pointing that out. We removed it from the copy – as a possible place to fish close to Heart O the Hills campground.
I know this will be adumb question, but still want to know the answer. Hi likely to get a camp sport on Friday evening ariving at 8 PM (basically today)
Hi Mani,
Heart O the Hills campground is popular on weekends and particular during the summer. It’ll probably be busy this weekend too. I’d say you have an okay chance with your Friday night (late arrival), but no guarantees.
We are arriving on a Sunday late afternoon in late July, is this a good time to expect some available in campsites? Or best to wait till Monday noon?
Thanks, Sarah
Hi Sarah,
Arriving Sunday late afternoon or early evening at Heart O’the Hills campground should be fine to get a campsite.
Have a great time!
I was wondering how early in the day you could arrive and reserve a site. Is it self-registration or do we wait for the ranger station to open.
Hi Debra,
It’s a good idea to arrive before noon on Friday if you’re planning on staying over the weekend. The Ranger Station/Entrance Station is usually staffed when the road is open. Fees are collected year-round. If you arrive when the Ranger Station is closed or not staff, you can self-register.
How late could I show up to Heart o Hills campground to check in? Is there a closing time or is the entrance station staffed 24-7? Thanks!
Hi Kyla,
There is a Ranger Station at Heart O the Hills, but it does close at a certain time (we’re not sure when). You can access the campground at any hour (no gate). Keep in mind that Heart O the Hills campground is first-come, first-serve. You may want to try and call the park/campground directly for more info: 360 565-3131
Hello, It sounds like summer weekends are pretty busy. I’m just planning to stay for one night midweek (next Monday)– is showing up by 1 or 2pm still feasible?
Hi Michelle,
Most schools will be out, but you should be okay with getting a Monday night at Heart O the Hills campground (next week) if you arrive between 1-2pm. Would be good if you could get there around noon though. Best of luck!
Hello! I was wondering about your food storage lockers and what size they are. I won’t have a vehicle of my own coming into the campground, so I won’t have any secure place to store any food, trash, or personal belongings should I go hiking somewhere. Would the storage lockers provided be big enough to fit a 50L+ rucksack?
Thanks!
Hi Julian,
Heart O the Hills campground does have a few food storage lockers (shared use). The campsites do not have their own lockers though. We’re not sure on the size. I recommend you try calling the campground directly: 360 565-3131. Have a great trip!
Dear Ranger, is it feasible to know which sites accommodate a 24’ trailer and PU truck? Thanks much in advance. Robb
Hi Robb,
Good question. We searched and couldn’t find information on parking pad sizes at Heart O the Hills campground. However, we did confirm that ‘most’ campsites will accommodate campers or trailers up to 24 feet (with a few that can fit ’35 foot’). There are several pull through sites that should work for you, and some where you can park your trailers and PU truck side-by-side.
How busy on a Monday in July is it? As I can’t leave early but would need a big site.
Hi Nicholas,
Heart O the Hills campground is popular during the summer months, including July. Your chances are pretty good though of getting a campsite with a Monday arrival. Most sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 24 feet, with a few up to 35 feet. It’s hard to tell if a large site will be available though. You could call the campground/ranger and get his/her opinion: 360 565-3131
What are the chances of getting a campsite arriving on a Saturday morning the last weekend of July? Are most sites already reserved for the entire weekend?
Hi Julie,
Heart O’ the Hills Campground is first-come, first-serve and is popular on weekends through Labor Day. All campsites will probably be taken on the weekend and I doubt you’ll get a site for a Saturday arrival.
Hi there,
We plan on arriving this Friday around 5pm. What are the chances there will be a spot available. If we are unable to find a spot are there other options available near by? We’re driving from Coupeville and would hate to get there and not have somewhere to go.
Thanks!
Heart O the Hills campground will be popular each weekend until after Labor Day. I’d say your chances are 50/50 to grab a campsite with a 5pm Friday arrival.
Elwa campground is another nearby option in Olympic National Park. Altair use to be an option, but it has been closed as result of heavy flooding in 2016 and is still not open.
Hi,
I’m looking to come up the Thursday (8/29) before Labor day weekend sometime in the evening (4-6PM). I was wondering the odds of getting a spot, since it is the day before labor day weekend. Do you typically start getting crowds this early? Thanks!
Hi Cole,
Heart O the Hills campground will be busy over Labor Day, but arriving on Thursday should get you a campsite. I’d say your odds are pretty good.
Crazy question. Is there cell service? Looking to do a work vacation.
Hi Eddie,
Yes – Verizon (2 bars) has cell service at Heart O the Hills campground.
Hi, what is the liklihood of getting a campsite over memorial day weekend, if we arrive friday morning before noon vs thursday night?
Hi Samantha,
That’s a tough one. Heart O’ the Hills campground is really popular, especially over summer/holiday weekends. There will be plenty of campsites taken by Thursday night through the weekend, but a few will be remaining Friday morning. I’d say your chances are 50/50. Best of luck!
ITS 11:40pm on 5/30/21 and there are drunk loud people all over loop c camp ground at heart of the hills it’s very annoying, no ranger to check on campers!!
Hi, I am planning to drive to the campsite tonight (Thrusday) in order to secure a first-come first-serve site for the weekend. If I reach the campground at 10pm can I simply drive up to any available site and set up camp? I am assuming that I’ll be able to check-in with the rangers the next morning
What are my chances of finding a site on Thursday night?
Thanks!
Hi Manav,
Yes – you can drive in and claim an open campsite (no occupants, gear or tag on post), then you can check in with the camp host/ranger the next morning. They may also swing by in the morning to check you in. I say your chances are good to get a campsite with a Thursday night arrival. Have a great time!
Hi,
How likely would it be to get 2 campsites for the weekend (staying Saturday night/potentially Sunday night) if we are arriving this Saturday morning at 9 am? Should we plan to arrive even earlier?
Hi Pragnya,
Heart O the Hills campground is popular during the summer months and particularly over holiday weekends. Since the upcoming weekend includes the 4th of July holiday, I don’t think your chances are very good to find an open campsite with a Saturday arrival. Even arriving Friday would be iffy. You probably would need to arrive Thursday afternoon to find some open campsites through the weekend.
Hi,
I’m planning to arrive around noon/early afternoon on a Sunday in late July. Would I be able to get a spot?
Thanks!
Hi Rachel,
CampsitePhotos.com does not have any personal at Heart O the Hills campground, so I/we can’t say for sure if you’ll get a first-come, first-serve campsite this Sunday. I’d say chances are fair.
We are coming out that way on Aug. 14th and spending a few days .. We Love Heart O hills Camp ground ..we get out there a couple times a year .. My ???? ..will there be any firewood for sale at the campground .. if so how $$$ and if not is there some place near by to buy
Hi Danny,
Heart O’the Hills is sure a beautiful campground/area. Firewood is available for sale at the campground. I’m not sure how much they charge though – probably around $8 per bundle. Have a great time!
also is there a map of the Campground that I can Download..
Thanks
Danny
We do have a general map for Heart O’the Hills campground/area. It is not site specific though. You can click on the ‘Campground Map’ button to check it out.
I was wondering what the campground is like in September? Is it still busy on weekends? Planning for Sept 14/15
Hi Kim,
Heart O the Hills campground should have some nice weather in mid-September. It’ll also be popular but you’ll find plenty of available campsites over a weekend. I’d plan on arriving by mid afternoon though just to be safe (or earlier to get your pick of available sites).