Kalaloch Beach

The best tide pooling beach. Don’t let the rope scare you. Its easy. We went left first because it was quickly under water. Our tide was -1.8. Then we went right and it was exquisite. We saw an eagle on a rock take flight. The pebbles then get painful. All amazing

We stopped here from PA on a family vacation. It was a great place to see the beach and enjoy God’s creation. There were bald eagles, seals, huge rocks in the water, and tide pools. We were able to see two orange starfish. So glad we took this in. The walk down to the beach is steep so be aware of that.

My family and I went to this beach in the beginning of May. Such a beautiful place!! We first paid a $30 entrance fee. You either pay in cash or by credit card (good luck with the reception) and covers most destinations in that area. We walked a short clear path to the beach. There is a section where you climb down (using the rope) some secured rocks. Here you will see the beautiful view of driftwood along the edges of the beach. Be sure to walk towards the tall rocks, that is where you should see some starfishes and anemones! The kids (6, 9, 12) and I had a blast! FYI: Should download Google offline maps.

Beautiful place to camp! We stayed three nights and I could have easily stayed longer if we had time. The only downside is that dogs are not allowed in most things in the national park besides the beach. That being said, our dog LOVED the beach. We spent hours walking, looking at tide pools and playing in the water. Gorgeous sunsets as it is a west-facing beach.

where to begin… where the shimmering ocean meets the dark sand and rugged terrain. this is one of the more photogenic beaches in my opinion. the dark smooth sand with endless views in any direction you can’t go wrong at this beach. amazing location to go explore the beautiful parks of washington’s western coast

We went to the beach to view "The Tree of Life". Amazing! She has slipped down so that her roots are resting on a driftwood log for now. Totally worth a visit before she is washed out to sea. Short walk from parking area down so wonky steps.

Great public beach with a couple small tide pools to look in. Our kids loved to see the ananomy and starfish.

Kalaloch has several beaches, the first stop at the campground registration has parking, a couple of picnic tables then a short walk and some stairs down to the beach. Not wheelchair accessible. This first stop is also the location of the Tree of Life. We skipped the next couple of stops and went to Beach 4 which has a small parking lot and a couple of outdoor style toilets. This beach is a bit inaccessible for wheelchairs and anyone not able to climb down and back up the staircase. Once you get to the beach, you actually have to scamper down some rocks, again not very accessible if you’re not agile. This beach is picturesque with unique rock and land formations. The haystack rocks are home to sea creatures that are visible at low tide. Can’t wait to visit again and would really love to camp at the first beach at some point.

Pretty beach in Olympic National Park that is also a campground. There is also a ranger station nearby that you can stop at for information about the area. Kalaloch and Ruby Beach are located on the southwest coast of the Olympic Peninsula right off the 101. This is one of the most visited areas of Olympic National Park. Kalaloch Campground is one of the only places to camp on the southern coast of Olympic National Park. It has over 160 campsites that have a picnic table and fire ring. Reserve early as they fill up quick in the summer. Kalaloch Beach is a great place for tidepooling and bird watching. I enjoyed a short stay here. I was able to walk on the beach and take in some fresh air after being in the car all day. Nearby is the Tree of Life spruce tree if you want to check that out.

Typical with outsourced food service the lodge was hit and miss. Our dinner was actually pretty good, cocktails though were small pours. Our breakfast the next day was terrible. Even the pancakes were inedible.

In July 2019, my wife, two sons (13 and 11 years), and I drove south on Highway 101 from Ruby Beach to the first Kalaloch beach access point. We had arrived just after low tide in the late afternoon. This beach was considerably less crowded than Ruby Beach. We only encountered 2 or 3 other people on the entire beach! The walk along the Pacific Ocean was chilly but peaceful. In the tide pools, we saw a red starfish and plenty of sea anemones. Although we only had 45 minutes available to spend at the beach, it was well worth the trip. I would strongly recommend visiting Kalaloch Beach for a quick stop and family mini-hike if you are driving near the area on Highway 101. It's a peaceful and welcome contrast to the more crowded areas on Ruby Beach. We did not have enough time to explore other beaches or the campground trails, but I'm sure they are just as nice!

I'm really torn on how to rate this campground. We had site d39, which was pretty large, comparatively private, and while no view, a little trail to a private spot on the bluff with a great view. The bathrooms were very clean and the proximity to a gorgeous, endless sandy, beach is amazing. That said, many of the sites are close together, small, offer little privacy, or are just a few feet from 101. Personally, I wouldn't bother if you get stuck with one of those sites. On the other hand some of the sites are drop dead gorgeous. Picture of site d39.

I stayed at this campground for 2 nights in aug of 2020 fri and sat Our site was nice and spacious and fit 8 people comfortably in around 3 tents and one hammock set up. It came with a pit and a table for eating at. I really enjoyed how close it was to the beach and you could hear the waves at night which was like it's own white noise machine. The only cons to some of the spots was it was hugging the main road into the campground so you could hear cars whizzing by, but it didn't really bother me too much. The other con was the bathroom that was closest to us in view, was under maintenance the entire weekend and we had to walk to a really far away bathroom that was about a 5 min walk. Kinda scary to walk at night if you're going alone in the dark of night so I'd bring a headlamp. Also not ideal for covid because more people will congregate at one bathroom, but didn't have many issues with overcrowding or waiting long to use bathroom: but wish they did have soap: some Good Samaritan did leave a bottle of soap of the weekend which was sooo nice though! If you walk past the open bathroom a bit or go to the entrance of the campground you can find the steps to the beach. And it is soooo nice to see a legit sandy beach in Washington (disclaimer most are rocky haha): it's not carribean sand but it's sure nice between the toes: one of my favorite moments is watching the sun set on this beach and makes for a perfect romantic beach walk Also the stars are amazing to look at from the parking lot: I highly recommend bringing a blanket or pad to lie on in the parking lot around 10-11pm and just stare at the stars! You might even see a shooting star like I did! In terms of crowds you could tell it was full based on the occupancy driving through but it was relatively quiet and I didn't hear or see too many people at our lot which was good. Around 5-8 pm you see just a lot of kids biking, scootering through. I would totally come again but try to pick a site by bathroom, closer to beach side away from main road!

Driftwoods everywhere. The closet parking lot to get to the Tree of Life was at the Kalaloch campground. The stairwell was broken when we went so we through the North and South entrances of the campground. It was alright as it was windy and cold.

When we arrived it was raining. The forecast said it would be sunny, but we're glad it happened the way it did. We visited the campground because we wanted to see the Tree of Life Root Cave. When we got down the little path and wandered to the right for a couple minutes we found it. When we got closer it was very muddy, but because of the rain there was a little waterfall on the inside. There was a family who came partway through and waited patiently for us to step inside, enjoy it, and take some photos. The sound of the waterfall while standing in the cave was beautiful. All in all, a fun experience. The only downside at all was being confused about where to park to find the tree. (The main lot)

I would go back again. It was beautiful, quiet and clean. This was my first time camping in a trailer as I've always used tents in the past. I'm not sure what the maximum size trailer you can use here but I think it not very large. I used the restroom once and it was surprisingly clean and even warm during the winter months with water and a flush toilet. The views are wonderful and the beach was perfect for walking. The beach is not accessible to someone with a physical disability. It was a steep trail and part of it was washed out. There is no water or electric at the camp sites.

To access this beach you have to access it on the Kalaloch Lodge property. It is not hard to find. Since we stayed at the property this was a perfect beach to spend hours on. It was only a short walk for us. We watched the sunset, we chased large groups of birds, we tried beachcombing but only found a toothbrush, and we watched 3 whales swim right in front of us. It was pure magic. We played in the sand until our feet were so cold and tired. We could have not thought of a better way to end the day by chasing hundreds of birds and finding jellyfish as the tide went in. If you love nature then you'll love it here.  The great thing is that you can have the beach pretty much to yourself if you walk for a bit even though it is one of the most visited beaches in the area.

I love going to the Kalaloch Lodge and very nearby is the Kalalock Beach and Campground. The campground in of itself has lots of spaces and some of those spaces have beautiful views of the ocean. We went here during the off season so if one was inclined to camp out I would imagine it would be fairly easy to reserve a space. In the summer I'm sure it is very full so best research ahead of time and get your reservations placed. The campground also has a very cute auditorium which I'm sure would be very enchanting on warm summer nights listening to music or what have you with the sound of the ocean in the background. But the real highlight with this campground is the beach. There are several paths that reach the beach. Just reaching the beach there are "stairs" but they aren't in very good shape so be careful when you try to descent onto the beach from the slope. The beach is wonderful. There are places with plenty of debris but you can find some wonderful stretches of solid beach to walk your dogs. Our Chihuahuas hate riding in the car but it is so worth when they hit the ocean beaches. They get so playful and excited. They love it and this beach was no exception. How they played! There is some great views from this beach and I'm sure during the summer a great place to dabble your toes in the water. As I said there is debris in the water as in pieces of large trees so be careful what is coming in on the tide. Nearby Ruby Beach seems bit worse with this but it is always good to err on the side of caution. The water is most likely cold in the summer to... very cold so foot dabbling or wading is probably all you would feel comfortable in doing unless you are feeling very brave or have a body suit that the surfers wear to stay warm while surfing out in the Pacific Northwest. Not only are the views great but there is water trickling down the slope which is beautiful to see and some of the old trees that wash up on shore have unusual shapes at the roots and sometimes make good places to sit to admire the water. This beach is a real delight and one that I plan to come to whenever I am in the area or staying at the lodge. I prefer to come during the off season. So much less crowds to deal with... if any at all and very peaceful.

As of my adventure to the Olympic Peninsula on the 7th of May 2020, Olympic National Park and its beaches and campgrounds (including Kalaloch) were temporarily closed due to COVID-19. I found a wide shoulder of the road/pull-out just North of the Campground and Beach pull-outs along Highway 101 to stop and take in the view looking out over the beach and ocean. There were sheriffs patrolling the area to make sure people were not trespassing on the property, so for the day a scenic viewpoint would suffice. Beautiful beach and view of the Pacific Ocean. Plus, I found a hollowed tall stump by the side of the road!

Great area for family hikes. Area has 4 difference listed beach entrances. One of my favorites is at the campground. Once you turn into the campground you go straight back, go down the trail and turn left and the Tree of Life is right there. Beautiful!! Restrooms located in campground and lodge area further down road. Ranger station was closed. Loved it!!

Of all the camping spots across the pacific coast highway, this is our most favorite spot. Some important tips to know: 1. Book as far in advance as you can, and online. Beachside camp grounds are available a year out. But they fill up fast. 2. If you did not book in advance, walk-in's are possible. BUT, you have to time yourself to get there no later than 10am. Reason being- that is the check out time, which will help you identify the empty camp spots immediately. Check-in time is technically at 11am and all available spots will already be taken by then. 3. To reserve a walk-in spot - just leave personal belongings to hold it. Then, fill out the form and make your deposit/payment at the check in shack. 4. Bring extra camp wood. Every single time we go here, we think 3-bundles are enough. You need 1-bundle for every 1.5 hours. So if you plan to stay awake late, just know the grocery store around the corner closes early. 5. If you're camping during the summer months, bring sap remover. Those trees bleed sap all over cars. It's another thing though to be driving several hours back to the city with sap on your windshield. 6. Just because its summer, does not mean it does not get cold. Plan to dress warm. 7. There are a ton of sand dollars in the ocean. There's a trick- you have to walk into the freezing cold water right at the shore break. They float right there. Yes, your feet and legs will get warm. But that's what hard work is all about for getting what you want. We've found a ton of sand dollars this way. Dont fight the birds. Just get your feet wet!

Simple well maintained trail down to beach. Visit the "Tree of Life" just north of where trail meets beach. Easy to navigate short path down to beach with family and dog. Beautiful beach and tree had a waterfall flowing though it. When finished be sure to travel 10 min north to beach 4 to view tide pools.

This is now my all time favorite campground. We have a small 25ft rv which was nice & fit into site D33 front row to the beautiful ocean view. This campground has no hookups or showers but it does have access to fresh water and rv dump area. Bathrooms clean with flushing toilets & sinks..very basic. Lots of nice sites for tent campers. Noticed 3 beach access points from the campground which are very accessible. Stunning we hated to leave, great park.

We stopped by the Kallaloch Campgrounds and parked went down the steps and just about 100 steps along the wall is the tree cave. You have to wear good shoes because the steps are very narrow and slippery. You'll want to wear a jacket because the grounds are along the ocean. I am excited to book a weekend here to just relax and take in the serenity! There was a ton of washed up crab skeletons...so, there may be an opportunity to go crabbing next time around.

Camp sites are a bit small and quite close to one another, but it was nice to be next to a beautiful beach. You definitely want to stay away from the highway side and reserve a site near the beach. You hear a lot of truck noises closer to the road. There is no shower, but it has a nice bathroom that is clean and well lit. After a few days of camping, head over to Sol Duc for a short hike and a dip in the hot springs to clean up. Also, we found the wood at the store to be much better quality than the wood sold on the truck that goes around the camp. You can also watch an amazing sunset on the beach here.

Beautiful location, about as close as you can get to the coast. I would recommend getting one of the sites that are oceanview/ close distance to the ocean. The sites that are further away and closer to the road can be more noisy. The campsites are a bit small compared to most campgrounds, but you get the luxury of being so close to the ocean. Try going on a sunny day if you can, since the sunset over the beach was amazing and you get a wonderful view of the stars at the night. I haven't seen the stars so clearly in most places compared to here. There are also few ranger programs throughout the day that you can join. The bathrooms were fairly clean, although they don't have soap so I'd recommend bringing a small bottle of soap to carry to the bathroom. The bathrooms do not have showers. There are also a few water faucets outside the bathrooms, where you can wash your dishes. If you have a dog, Kalaloch beach allows dogs so it's perfect to bring your dog there. Sometimes there is a truck going through from Kalaloch lodge that has campfire wood and Smores on sale, if you forget to bring those. There isn't much food for quite a while (unless you go to the small shop in Kalaloch lodge that is a bit overpriced) so good to bring a lot of food with you beforehand. You can hear the sounds of the waves very clearly throughout the night which was relaxing. The beach by the campground is not as crowded as the other beaches/Ruby Beach, so you get the peaceful feeling of beach without too much noise there. There are lots of shells/clams/etc. on the beach, watch out for some dead jellyfish though and lots of dead crabs on the sand in case you decide to walk bare foot on the sand.

Beautiful campground but no showers but flushable toilets and water. Reserve on reserve.gov website. Sr. Or Discovery Pass discounts available. Spots fill up fast if you want to stay for more than 1-2 days. Each campsite is pretty private and trees are well placed and provide coverage from adjacent campsites. Definitely try to get an ocean facing spot as the 101 Highway spots do get loud. Not as loud as the 101 in Southern California (eg El Capitan Campground), but you do hear the cars passing by. Also bring in your own kindle and newspapers or duraflame log to start a camp fire because no kindle or park kindle is a no no. All campsites are close to a beach access. All 73 miles of the wild coast with large driftwood logs are protected by Olympic National Park. Awesome wife, beautiful and serene beach. Very good Creekside restaurant at Olympic Lodge serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. go early for dinner to get a table seat. Also a store at the lodge (opens until 9pm). Camp hosts Said there were Showers 6 miles south of campsite.

Me and my fiance stayed here last Friday June 26th. We had a campsite on the E loop for one night. It was a little windy but that is to be expected when you are by the beach. Our campsite was in a little pocket and we had almost 360 degrees of privacy. At some of the campsites you can see the beach right from the campsite. At ours there was a little pathway that looked like something from Alice in Wonderland. It is a short 30 second walk through a shroud of bushes. Someone must have either macheted their way through or used a chainsaw. The end came out to a small bluff above the beach and ocean. We hiked down the small trail and walked along the beach. We watched most amazing sunset at this beach in our camping chairs. In the distance you can see a lighthouse on Destruction Island. The campsite was clean. No showers and cold water for face and handwashing.

This place is great! Carly Landry of the staff was amazing in responding to a concern I had. I would go back anytime! Amazing place, amazing staff! Steve Nourse

An absolutely stunning place to camp! No matter where your site is, you are only steps from the beach. A lot of the sites are pretty small, but if you get an ocean view there's not much to complain about. Ocean view sites seemed to be much windier than sites located back in the woods, so keep that in mind. There are bathrooms with flush toilets, and there are water spigots and dish washing areas as well. The bathrooms weren't the nicest campground bathrooms I have seen, but they get the job done. Reservations are accepted throughout the summer, but book early!

Awesome campground. We got there around 4 in early May and we're able to grab a spot overlooking the bluff. $22/night

This campground has the best of both worlds, crashing surf with sandy beaches, and beautiful rainforest campsites. come visit!

Best of both world. Camping in a rainforest setting but steps away from a beautiful beach. Love the long stretch of beach before the waves gently come in. The wet beach reflects everything above it. It's sooo beautiful. Most productive beach combing here. Love the logs along the beach, so rustic. Feels as if time stops and you can play all day especially when sunset isn't until 9:15 pm.

Gorgeous beach and forest setting. Only downside is that the campsites are separated from the main road by maybe a 20-30 feet buffer - some of the cars tearing down the road can be quite loud. Do yourselves a favor and get a site further in, if you can. Restrooms (w/ flush toilets and running water) were fairly clean, and if they weren't, they were taken care of the next morning. No water spigots at the camp sites, surprisingly, but "fish cleaning" stations next to the restrooms had faucets and apparently potable water.