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My girlfriend an I booked at this campground as a base camp to explore the surrounding area, Hoh river trail, Rialto beach, La Push beach 1, Kalaloch beach 1 (tree of life).
We didn't have any issue finding our campsite. The space was huge an the tree cover provided alot of shelter from the strong coast winds. Restrooms were very clean. No showers but we survived.
On day one we checked out Rialto beach via the trailhead 1.4 miles from Mora campground which led right into the road with no sidewalks.
The reason we didnt drive to the parking lot from Mora campground was due the possibility of not finding a parking spot.
We saw other campers from Mora campground also walk to the beach this way so at least we weren't the only ones.
I think it's best to drive over, get there before the tide is all the way out an you shouldn't have a problem finding a parking spot.
Again, check the tide times you'll want to enjoy the tide pools an explore the super interesting rock formations the tide uncovers at Rialto beach.
Heading north from the parking lot at Rialto beach you can access Hole in the wall, it's about a 30min walk across the beach to this spectacle. Its absolutely worth the walk!
Day 2, we left our tent set up and headed out for a day hike at the Hoh river trail. From Mora campground it's about a 45-50 min drive to the Hoh river trailhead.
We hiked 11.3 miles out an back on the Hoh river trail. It was absolutely beautiful, peaks of the glaciers during some points of the hike, lots of wildlife, and some waterfalls.
After our hike we were super wiped having spent most the day on the trail.
We found some energy an drove to kalaloch beach 1 ( tree of life) and we're so happy we did the tree was just stunninng!
Check the tide chart you'll want to fully enjoy the tree an the beach when the tide is far away from you.
After all of that we drove back to Mora campground an our tent an wood were still there after being gone over 12 hours.
On our last day we went out to La Push beach 1, its roughly a 20 minute drive from Mora campground.
Its a surf spot so be sure to bring your board. The scenery of ofcourse makes you never want to leave this place!
We're looking forward to our next visit at the...
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Mora Campground is a beautiful place to stay and very convenient to Rialto beach. It is surrounded by lush forest and ferns. There are nice bathrooms with flush toilets and sinks, and nearby, there are water spigots, information boards, and dumpsters. There are no showers at this campground. The ranger station is at the entrance to the campground. A ranger is available there during certain hours which are posted. There are no RV hook ups or electricity, and the sites are only sized for smaller RV's. There is a dump station at the entrance to the campground. Expect frequent rain. Temperatures are cold. We were there in June, and night temps dropped to the low 40's. Daytime temps are chilly also- only got into the 60's. All campsites are in shade almost 100% so will feel chillier than if you drive somewhere without tree cover. The sites have a good apron of packed gravel, in addition to a deep tree needle layer under the trees so mud isn't an issue. There is a campfire ring with adjustable grate and a big concrete picnic table at each site. The concrete benches are very cold to sit on so you might want to bring something to cover them! Firewood is for sale at many little sites along the road leading to the campground at $5/bundle, but not at the campground itself. The bathrooms were clean and only the men's room ran out of TP while we were there, and then only for one evening. It got restocked the next day. The campground does not provide hand soap, so bring your own to the bathroom. Almost all the campsites we saw were on the smaller side. If you have more than 1 tent, you might be crowded. Our site (loop A, site 2) happened to be bigger. We saw chipmunks, little squirrels, rabbits, and lots of birds at the campground. You're supposed to keep food locked up in your vehicle- probably a good idea. Birds can peck open plastic bags if you leave them out. Campsite was generally quiet. I would definitely stay...
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The Flatlanders Visit Olympic NP Mora was our last stop on our 9-day RV adventure and we stayed here for 4 days. The campground itself is beautiful and full of massive old-growth trees almost wider than our RV was long. Our slip was very close to the road, so we heard any car that passed, but you tune it out quickly.
It's close enough to the small convenience store that if you need last minute supplies (or okay morning coffee), they're there for you. Otherwise, it's a short drive back into Forks for anything else you may need. The bathroom facility was very clean, if not frequently utilized, as the campground was almost entirely full when we rolled in.
The main reason to camp here is the proximity to Rialto Beach. To update on a previous review, you CAN park your RV at the beach now; turn left at the entrance to Rialto for the larger designated parking area. Unless you're driving a luxury 3-bedroom hotel room on wheels, you should be good to go.
In any case, solid campground. If you're out this way, it's a great resting place, though the campground itself won't offer much in the way of...
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