Upper Clearwater- State Forest campground
Upper Clearwater- State Forest
The campground amenities include picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets. The campground is first-come-first-serve, and there are 15 campsites available for tents and RVs.
An interesting fact about the area is that it was once a site for gold mining in the late 1800s, and remnants of the mining activities can still be seen today.
The best time to visit the Upper Clearwater State Forest camping area is in the summer months from June to August when the average temperatures range from 70°F to 85°F. The fall season is also a great time to visit, with cooler temperatures and beautiful autumn foliage. However, visitors should be aware that the campground may close during the winter months due to snowfall.
What's on-site at Upper Clearwater- State Forest
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 Upper Clearwater- State Forest, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coppermine Bottom- State Forest | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Yahoo Lake Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Queets | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Hoh River Trust | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Minnie Peterson- State Forest | ✗ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Upper Clearwater- State Forest -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hoh River At Us Highway 101 Near Forks | 1,100 cfs | → |
| Queets River Near Clearwater | 1,240 cfs | → |
| Quinault River At Quinault Lake | 1,200 cfs | → |
| Calawah River Near Forks | 221 cfs | → |
| Wynoochee River Near Grisdale | 214 cfs | → |
| Elwha River Above Lake Mills Nr Port Angeles | 725 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Upper Clearwater- State Forest -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Buckinghorse | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Buckinghorse | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Hurricane Ridge | 2.1 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Mt Tebo Snotel | 85.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Waterhole | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Waterhole | 0.0 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
- Washington Islands Wilderness
- National Wildlife Refuge Quillayute Needles
- Olympic National Park
- Bogachiel State Park
- Tilicum Park
- Wilderness Colonel Bob
Boat launches
- Morgan's Crossing Jefferson County
- Morgan's Crossing Boating Site
- Queets River Road Jefferson County
- South Shore Road 345, Quinault
- South Shore Road 419, Quinault
Paddle runs
- Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Queets River
- Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Bogachiel River
- Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Unnamed Tributaries
- Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries Within Park To Confluence With Bogachiel 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 Upper Clearwater- State Forest as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Upper Clearwater- State Forest
Can I make reservations at Upper Clearwater- State Forest?
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 Upper Clearwater- State Forest?
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 Upper Clearwater- State Forest.