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Park Overview
 Bogachiel
State Park is a thickly forested 123-acre camping park on the banks of the
Bogachiel River. It is remotely located on the northwestern tip of Washington
state.
A vehicle parking permit is no longer required for day visits.
Park Hours Summer: 8 a.m. to dusk.
Winter: 8 a.m. to dusk.
The park is open year-round for camping and day use. Some campsites are closed
in winter
Camping:
Check-in time, 3 p.m.
Check-out time, 1 p.m.
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Driving Directions Located six miles south of Forks, Wash., on the
northwest tip of the state.
From Forks:
Take Hwy. 101 south six miles to park entrance on right.
Picnic Facilities The park provides six picnic tables in the day-use area on a
first-come, first-served basis. A restroom is nearby.
Activities
| Trails |
Water Activities |
Other |
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- Bird Watching
- Wildlife Viewing
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Featured Creatures
| Mammals |
Birds |
Fish & Sea Life |
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Environmental Features
| Physical Features |
Plant Life |
Special |
| The park is situated on the tip of
the Hoh Rainforest. Lush rainforest terrain is formed from the
dense rainfall (140-160 inches per year) that occurs in this
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- Cedar
- Douglas Fir
- Hemlock
- Alder
- Berries
- Ferns
- Moss or Lichens
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History The park was established in 1931. Due to a lack of funds, State Parks
entered into an agreement with the Bogachiel Commercial Club and the Forks
Chamber of Commerce to jointly operate and manage the area as a public park.
State Parks began staffing the park in 1961.
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