Sol Duc to Bogachiel
6 / 10
We took our second low-key day in Olympic and moved the camper over to Lake Crescent Lodge for two practical reasons: internet access and a little bit of sun for the solar panels. The Pacific Northwest trees are beautiful, but all that deep shade made keeping our batteries charged a constant challenge. Finding a spot where a few sun rays could actually hit the panels felt like a small victory.
Outside Forks Timber Museum
1 / 9
The next day, after leaving Sol Duc behind, we headed toward Bogachiel State Park, our next home base. Just before the campground, we stopped in Forks at the visitor center, which sits next to the Timber Museum. Outside were a few quirky roadside sights, including a vintage car, a giant log, and a moss-covered telephone booth.
While Bogachiel is not officially part of Olympic National Park, it made a great central base for exploring both the wild coastal beaches and the lush Hoh Rainforest. The campground itself was nicely wooded, but being right off Highway 101 meant our forest setting came with a steady side of road noise. Not the most restful nights, but it worked well for this stretch of the trip.
While Bogachiel is not officially part of Olympic National Park, it made a great central base for exploring both the wild coastal beaches and the lush Hoh Rainforest. The campground itself was nicely wooded, but being right off Highway 101 meant our forest setting came with a steady side of road noise. Not the most restful nights, but it worked well for this stretch of the trip.