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Securing Olympic National Park's Crown Jewel 🏕️💙​​

Our dream of camping at ​​Fairholme Campground​​ (Olympic National Park, WA) finally came true this summer - and what an unforgettable experience it was!Here's the complete lowdown on this coveted lakeside retreat: 📍 ​​Location & Access:​​ Fairholme Campground, Olympic National Park, WA (Right on the west shore of Lake Crescent - a true Pacific Northwest paradise) 💫 ​​Getting There:​​ 🚢 ​​Transportation Options:​​ • ​​Edmonds-Kingston Ferry​​ (no reservation needed, but arrive early!) • Scenic drive through the mountains with breathtaking views • Convenience store just before the campground for last-minute supplies 📅 ​​Reservation Strategy:​​ • ​​May 25-Sept 20​​: Strict reservation system • ​​Prime lakefront sites (like #85)​​: Open for booking only 4 days in advance • Our tip: Check daily for cancellations - we scored Site 81 after someone canceled! • Set up alerts to grab newly available spots instantly ⛺️ ​​Campsite Selection Guide:​​ 1️⃣ ​​Lower Tier (Lakefront):​​ • Most stunning views but requires hiking with gear • Less privacy due to foot traffic • Uneven terrain in some spots 2️⃣ ​​Middle Tier:​​ • Great lake views with better privacy • Balanced location for convenience and serenity 3️⃣ ​​Upper Tier:​​ • Closest to restrooms and parking • No lake views but quiet and easy access 🌟 ​​Our Site #81 Experience:​​ • Perfect middle ground between views and convenience • Just 10 steps to the water's edge • Minimal bugs and no noisy neighbors • Convenient water spigot right by our site • Fits two tents comfortably despite slight slope 🧱 ​​Campground Facilities:​​ • Vault toilets (basic but clean) • Potable water stations • Picnic tables and fire rings at each site • Bear-proof food storage required • No showers or electricity • Weak cell service - download maps beforehand • Small camp store for essentials (higher prices) 🌊 ​​Lake Activities:​​ • Crystal-clear swimming (warmer than expected!) • Paddleboarding and kayaking just steps away • Public dock available for easy water access • Pro tip: Morning swims are magical with mist rising off the lake! 💰 ​​Pricing & Availability:​​ • $24/night (peak season) • First-come, first-served before May 25 • After that, it's all about reservations or lightning-fast cancellations #OlympicNationalPark #FairholmeCampground #LakeCrescent #WashingtonStateCamping #GlampingGoals #PacificNorthwest #OutdoorAdventure #CampingLife #WeekendGetaway #NatureLovers

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Securing Olympic National Park's Crown Jewel 🏕️💙​​

Our dream of camping at ​​Fairholme Campground​​ (Olympic National Park, WA) finally came true this summer - and what an unforgettable experience it was!Here's the complete lowdown on this coveted lakeside retreat: 📍 ​​Location & Access:​​ Fairholme Campground, Olympic National Park, WA (Right on the west shore of Lake Crescent - a true Pacific Northwest paradise) 💫 ​​Getting There:​​ 🚢 ​​Transportation Options:​​ • ​​Edmonds-Kingston Ferry​​ (no reservation needed, but arrive early!) • Scenic drive through the mountains with breathtaking views • Convenience store just before the campground for last-minute supplies 📅 ​​Reservation Strategy:​​ • ​​May 25-Sept 20​​: Strict reservation system • ​​Prime lakefront sites (like #85)​​: Open for booking only 4 days in advance • Our tip: Check daily for cancellations - we scored Site 81 after someone canceled! • Set up alerts to grab newly available spots instantly ⛺️ ​​Campsite Selection Guide:​​ 1️⃣ ​​Lower Tier (Lakefront):​​ • Most stunning views but requires hiking with gear • Less privacy due to foot traffic • Uneven terrain in some spots 2️⃣ ​​Middle Tier:​​ • Great lake views with better privacy • Balanced location for convenience and serenity 3️⃣ ​​Upper Tier:​​ • Closest to restrooms and parking • No lake views but quiet and easy access 🌟 ​​Our Site #81 Experience:​​ • Perfect middle ground between views and convenience • Just 10 steps to the water's edge • Minimal bugs and no noisy neighbors • Convenient water spigot right by our site • Fits two tents comfortably despite slight slope 🧱 ​​Campground Facilities:​​ • Vault toilets (basic but clean) • Potable water stations • Picnic tables and fire rings at each site • Bear-proof food storage required • No showers or electricity • Weak cell service - download maps beforehand • Small camp store for essentials (higher prices) 🌊 ​​Lake Activities:​​ • Crystal-clear swimming (warmer than expected!) • Paddleboarding and kayaking just steps away • Public dock available for easy water access • Pro tip: Morning swims are magical with mist rising off the lake! 💰 ​​Pricing & Availability:​​ • $24/night (peak season) • First-come, first-served before May 25 • After that, it's all about reservations or lightning-fast cancellations #OlympicNationalPark #FairholmeCampground #LakeCrescent #WashingtonStateCamping #GlampingGoals #PacificNorthwest #OutdoorAdventure #CampingLife #WeekendGetaway #NatureLovers

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