Washington · Camping

South Beach

Yes
fee
Jul–Sep
best months

Is South Beach open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Olympic National Park. It doesn't name South Beach, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

  • Some Roads and Campgrounds are Temporarily Closed due to Weather

    Park closure covering Olympic National Park · NPS · Olympic National Park

  • Hurricane Ridge Road Closed, Sunday 11/8, 9:00am

    Park closure covering Olympic National Park · NPS · Olympic National Park

  • Visitors to Rialto, Ruby Beach & Coastal Areas Cautioned Due to High Tides

    Park alert covering Olympic National Park · NPS · Olympic National Park

  • Bat Tests Positive for Rabies, Visitors Urged to Report Potential Contact

    Park alert covering Olympic National Park · NPS · Olympic National Park

  • Full Burn Ban Begins August 7

    Park alert covering Olympic National Park · NPS · Olympic National Park

As of · Source: NPS · Olympic National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 47 ft
  • Olympic National Park

South Beach is a National Park Service campground in Olympic National Park on the Washington coast, about 3 miles from Kalaloch. The site sits on a bluff just above sea level, with simple dirt and gravel camp pitches. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Clearwater weather station show July and August highs around 72 to 73°F with only eight or nine wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the mid-40s and rain on most days. A fee is charged, and the site has limited wheelchair access. Kalaloch Campground Nature Trail and Kalaloch campground are both about 3 miles away. Climbers can head to Kalaloch Beach 3, and paddlers will find Kalaloch Creek about 5 miles off.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Jul–Sep

    Best time to visit South Beach

    Best months: July–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      47° / 36°

      23 wet

    2. Feb

      51° / 34°

      19 wet

    3. Mar

      54° / 37°

      21 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 39°

      18 wet

    5. May

      64° / 43°

      15 wet

    6. Jun

      67° / 47°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      72° / 50°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      73° / 50°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      70° / 46°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 42°

      18 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 38°

      22 wet

    12. Dec

      46° / 34°

      23 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Clearwater, WA, 3.2 mi away at 80 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Facts about this campground

Rules & access

Accessibility
Limited wheelchair access

Source: National Park Service API; OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

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