Krause Bottom Trail Backcountry Camping campground
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Krause Bottom Trail Backcountry Camping
Krause Bottom Trail Backcountry Camping is a campground in Washington tracked by Snoflo. This page combines live weather, USGS streamflow, NRCS snowpack readings, and amenity data with nearby parks, lakes, and boat launches so you can plan a trip from a single screen.
Use the forecast meteograms to pick a weather window, the amenities card to confirm reservations and facilities, and the Nearby section to extend a single night into a longer trip. For push alerts when conditions change, save this campground as a favorite in the Snoflo iOS app.
What's on-site at Krause Bottom Trail Backcountry Camping
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Krause Bottom Trail Backcountry Camping, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geyser Valley Trail Backcountry Camping | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Humes Ranch Campsites | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Altaire - Olympic National Park | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Elwha - Olympic National Park | ✗ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Krause Bottom Trail Backcountry Camping -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elwha River Above Lake Mills Nr Port Angeles | 725 cfs | → |
| Elwha River At Mcdonald Br Near Port Angeles | 390 cfs | → |
| Dungeness River Near Sequim | 126 cfs | → |
| Big Quilcene River Below Diversion Nr Quilcene | 26 cfs | → |
| Duckabush River Near Brinnon | 62 cfs | → |
| Nf Skokomish R Bl Staircase Rpds Nr Hoodsport | 56 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Krause Bottom Trail Backcountry Camping -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Ridge | 0.9 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Waterhole | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Waterhole | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Buckinghorse | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Buckinghorse | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Dungeness | 2.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Shane Park
- Webster Park
- Francis Street Park
- Salt Creek Recreation Area
- Carrie Blake Park
- Sequim Bay State Park
Boat launches
- Lake Sutherland
- Barnes Point
- Boat Haven East Ramp (Port Angeles)
- Boat Haven West Ramp (Port Angeles)
- Freshwater Bay County Park
- Ediz Hook Road, Port Angeles
Points of interest
- Dodger Point Fire Lookout
- Adventures Through Kayaking
- The Beaumont Cabin
- Marymere Falls
- North Olympic History Center
- Noaa - Olympic Coast Discovery Center
Paddle runs
- Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Elwha River
- Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Idaho Creek
- Begins Former Backwaters Of Lake Mills Created By The Former Glines Canyon Dam To Mouth At The The Strait Of Juan De Fuca
- Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Ends 1.4 Miles Upstream From Confluence With Elwha River
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Krause Bottom Trail Backcountry Camping as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Krause Bottom Trail Backcountry Camping
Can I make reservations at Krause Bottom Trail Backcountry Camping?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Krause Bottom Trail Backcountry Camping?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Krause Bottom Trail Backcountry Camping.