Bark Shanty Campsite

Idyllic hike-in campsite. Beautiful area! Glad folks are considerate in their use as it was clean and peaceful. Lets keep it that way! This a first come, first served campsite with roughly 2.6 mile walk on well-maintained trail to access. Keep in mind, the only trail bathroom is at trailhead. You can keep hiking to Camp Jolley, which I observed less folk camping. There is no phone service and trailhead is in forest - basically be prepared. The river runs beside campsites. If you use water filter, you have ability to refill your water bottle. Rugged wheelchair should make it to Bark Shanty BUT beyond I would not. There are steep and narrow areas along with the skinny log bridges following Bark Shanty AND the trail was slightly overgrown in some areas. I saw only 8 folk after passing Bark S

We accessed this off of the Lower Big Quilcene trail. More of a saunter than a hike. Easy walking, beautiful mosses and eventually up to the water with beautiful views of clean blue-hued water. Parking lot was full on a Friday, 8 vehicles.

A great place to camp! We hiked here on August 9, 2022 using the Lower Big Quilcene Trail. Well worth the hike to get to this jem on the riverside.

Great little spot.