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    Murdock Beach

    5.0 (1 review)

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    Ruby Beach - Balance is key.

    Ruby Beach

    4.8(104 reviews)
    39.9 mi

    Large parking but expect it to be full! It's very popular so expect a lot of people too…read more It was overcast when we visited but it was still very beautiful. We stayed about an hour and had a snack on the beach. It's a black sand beach and be aware of the large driftwood thats washed up on the beach, they can be a bit dangerous. Overall a beautiful beach.

    Wild and almost otherworldly, Ruby Beach is where the PNW shows off everything it does best…read more From the moment you take the short walk down from the parking lot, you know you're in for something special. Massive sculptural sea stacks rise along the shoreline, rugged and dramatic. The beach is strewn with driftwood, some pieces arranged so naturally they feel like art instillations. Its name comes from the subtle reddish mineral flecks in the sand, which glow beautifully when the sun hits them. We loved exploring this area, and it's absolutely a must-stop if you're anywhere near Forks. Vault restrooms are available just off the parking lot; they're basic and don't have running water. Because this beach is part of Olympic National Park, you'll need to pay the daily entrance fee or better yet, grab an America the Beautiful Pass for access to all national parks. I wouldn't recommend walking barefoot or swimming here. The water stays around 45-55°F year-round, the waves are powerful, and the surf can be unpredictable. This is a place to admire, wander, and soak in the wild beauty of the coast.

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    Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge

    Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge

    4.6(63 reviews)
    30.7 mi

    Genuinely impressed by this campground. I wasn't expecting anything amazing but I was blown away…read more First off it is very clean and well maintained. The camp sites are quite large with lots of trees. Bathrooms and showers are nice. Maybe the pay function of the showers was broken when I visited, but showers were free. You can hear the waves crashing at the beach from the campground. Close drive to Port Angeles. One of my favorite campgrounds in the area.

    Beautiful refuge! Really a bit of everything here: trails, campground, views, a sandy trail to a…read morelighthouse, and loads of wildlife to take in as you roam. We didn't stay overnight here, but we did wander much of the grounds and a few trails. We saw deer as we entered, as well as at the start of the trail. Perhaps my favorite deer related encounter however was seeing all the deer tracks on the beach...so cool. We also spotted 2 bald eagles perched on the bluff high above the beach monitoring the waters below. We didn't take the spit all the way to the lighthouse, but did some bird watching along the way as we wandered that direction. It's really a lovely place to hike while taking in beautiful coastal views and spotting animals enjoying their home. Plenty of parking at the main entrance, as well as at various trailheads. Entrance costs $3 or a valid pass.

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    Crescent Beach & Rv Park

    Crescent Beach & Rv Park

    2.9(69 reviews)
    7.0 mi

    Nice campsite. The WiFi did not reach our spot (66) but T-mobile did have some cell service here…read more The showers and bathrooms were pretty well maintained. A toilet did get clogged at some point but was promptly addressed by the next day. The beach is within walking distance, just across the road.

    Inadequate sanitation for the number of tent campers…read more We stayed at Crescent Beach & RV Park August 2025. One of the two toilets in the tent camping area was out of order for our whole stay (2 days) and the Port-a-potty was full. Very full. For two days. This campground sells out *every summer*; it should not be a surprise to them that they are fully occupied and need to provide adequate sanitation facilities for the people in the 31 tent sites. And in fact, they know that the sanitation is inadequate, because they mentioned it in the notice on the the toilet door: "Due to high volume during summer months, our vault toilets may experience overuse. We schedule two cleanings a day but encourage guests to take full advantage of the flushable toilets, showers, and rinse station located at the east / RV side of the park." The RV side of the park provides a whopping 3 toilets for women, and 2 toilets and a urinal for men. Given the swarms of mosquitoes, its not a delightful walk over to the RV side. Nor is it delightful to have to use a full Port-a-Potty when you are paying $45 a night for a tent camp site. The location is not enough of a redeeming factor for us, we will not be back.

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    Shi Shi Beach - Slug along the trail

    Shi Shi Beach

    4.5(18 reviews)
    38.3 mi

    A must visit beach if you are exploring the Olympic NP! Although it's associated with the park, the…read morebeach is on reservation land, so an additional $20 entrance fee is required. The hike to the beach is about 2 miles, very muddy, but it truly feels like you are walking through a rainforest. It's also the best trail to spot banana slugs! The beach itself is incredible, especially during low tide with amazing tide pools. It's much less crowded than other beaches in the area, giving you plenty of space to explore. You can walk along the shoreline for miles. Overnight camping on the beach is also allowed!

    Came here after hobuck beach, which is like an 8 minute drive away. Much prettier with the sunset…read morejust over the water body. Couple of parking spots to the side. No hiking trails around here. But, still so pretty when I first entered. No one else on the beach, so I was just running around and splashing on the water. Got to easily see the thunderstorm and lightning with my own eyes over the tall and green trees. I was not scared, but more so in awe at how cool the sight looked. Sand here much nicer than the one at hobuck beach, too Trailhead had a cute, wooden boardwalk at the start that were in the shade of the tall and skinny treescovered in moss. It was so nice to breathe the air here and there is so much side street parking no matter what time you come. I came during prime hours that were later in the day, but not too late...still was able to park! Just watch your step for the muddy parts and the change in elevation with the boardwalk steps

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