Bogachiel State Park

Bogachiel State Park is a 127-acre property situated along the Bogachiel River on the Olympic Peninsula. The grounds feature forest paths for walking, a campground with 42 sites (36 standard and 6 with utilities), and space for both tent and vehicle camping up to 40 feet long.

The site was established in 1931 through cooperation between the Bogachiel Improvement Club and the Forks Chamber of Commerce. This founding reflects an era when local groups took initiative to build recreational facilities for their communities.

The park draws anglers who make it their base during winter fishing season, gathering along the river with their equipment and sharing knowledge about steelhead in the water. This practice has shaped how visitors use the space and what rhythms define the location throughout the year.

The location sits near Forks with good access for both day visitors and overnight campers arriving from nearby areas. Visitor facilities vary with the season, and the park uses an alternate water supply station during winter months when the main system is shut down.

The park includes covered picnic structures and infrastructure positioned directly at the river specifically built to support fishing tourism. These facilities reveal how the area early recognized the importance of its river resources to the local economy and visitor needs.

Location: Clallam County

Operator: Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission

Website: https://parks.state.wa.us/478/Bogachiel

GPS coordinates: 47.89763,-124.35997

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:25