Lyre River Campground, Washington State (Olympic Peninsula)
The Lyre River Campground is a fine Department of Natural Resources (DNR) hidden gem that has everything going for it–excellent location (not far from beaches or mountains or towns), overlooked and little used, fine fishing (including it’s own species of trout) and it’s free!
23 acres with a private feel to it, the campground is 15 miles from where the scenic Lyre River empties into the ocean. Lake Crescent is the river’s source.
Fishermen like the campground, sometimes has good salmon fishing during migrations. A wheelchair-accessible fishing pier is shown in video.
from Stephani and Tom Stienstra at nwresource.com:
There are 10 primitive tent sites. Picnic tables, fire grills, tent pads, vault toilets, and drinking water are provided. A roofed group shelter is available. Leashed pets are permitted
Directions: From Olympia on I-5, take U.S. 101 and drive north 127 miles to a fork with Highway 112 (five miles past the town of Port Angeles). Turn west (right) on Highway 112 and drive about 15 miles to Milepost 46. Look to the right for a paved road between Mileposts 46 and 47; then turn north and drive 0.4 mile to the camp entrance road on the left.
Contact Information: Department of Natural Resources, Olympic Region, 411 Tillicum Lane, Forks, WA 98331-9797; 360/374-6131, fax 360/374-5446
