Amanda Park, WA
Lochaerie Resort
On the north shore of Lake Quinault, Lochaerie Resort's historic 1926 cabins put you inside Olympic National Park's temperate rainforest. Each rustic cabin — named for…
Olympic Peninsula · Washington
Private campsites & glamping in Amanda Park, WA
Amanda Park is barely a town — a scattering of homes on the north shore of Lake Quinault, deep in the Olympic Peninsula's rainforest country. What it lacks in services it makes up for in setting: this is the gateway to the Quinault Rain Forest, with its moss-draped maples, Roosevelt elk, and famous maple glade trails. Lochaerie Resort's historic cabins sit right on the lake.
Come self-sufficient: the nearest real grocery is in Hoquiam, an hour east. The Quinault loop drive and its short rainforest trails (Maple Glade, Kestner Homestead) are the essential half-day. Combine with Kalaloch's beaches, 45 minutes west, for a rainforest-to-coast trip.
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Camping in Amanda Park: FAQs
Where is Amanda Park?
On the north shore of Lake Quinault on the Olympic Peninsula, about 3 hours from Seattle via US-101 and 1 hour west of Hoquiam.
What is the Quinault Rain Forest?
A temperate rainforest valley with record-size spruce and fir, Roosevelt elk herds, and short interpretive trails — one of only a few such rainforests in the US.
Is Lochaerie Resort inside the national park?
It sits at the park boundary on Lake Quinault's north shore, with park trailheads minutes away and lake access from the property.
When is the best time to visit Lake Quinault?
May through October for the driest weather; November through March for peak rainforest atmosphere. Pack rain gear always — this is one of the wettest places in the continental US.
Can I kayak on Lake Quinault?
Yes — Lochaerie provides complimentary canoes and kayaks for guests, and the lake's calm mornings are ideal for paddling.