North Ozette River

Looking for a great beach camp site, relatively easy to get to, but without the crowds of Shi Shi or Capa Alava? Try Ozette River. Trailhead starts at the Ozette Ranger Station. Take the Capa Alava trail out to the the cape (3 miles of well maintained trail), at the beach turn north hike up the beach about 1 miles, all but maybe 1/6 of a mile is firmly packed sand which is very easy to hike on, the other 1/6 of a mile is rocky but much easier compared to other stretches of this coast line. This route is tide dependent and the the last headland can not be rounded at high tide, below 4 feet. Ozette River has to camping areas on each side of the river. If conditions permit I suggest fording the river to the north campsites. Campsites are up off the beach. Note, in some tidal condition

Excellent campsites somewhat protected from the wind. Fording the river is tricky but possible at low tide