Salt Creek Recreation Area

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Salt Creek Recreation Area & Campground is open year-round
INFO & UPDATES	* Clallam County Parks Press Release (03/17/2021) * Responsible Recreation Reminder * Salt Creek Recreation Area Informational Video
Address Directions	Address: 3506 Camp Hayden Road, Port Angeles, WA 98363 Directions: From WA State Highway 112 From WA State Hwy 112 (near milepost 4) North on Camp Hayden Road Right turn into park entrance Approximately 3.5 miles from Hwy112 Click here to access the Google Map website.
Size	196-acres, located adjacent to the Strait of Juan de Fuca and WDNR Striped Peak Area.
Picnicking & Park Ameneties	Numerous first come, first serve DAY-USE picnic tables with fire pits and benches. DUE TO COVID, PICNIC SHELTER IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. (When available, Group Picnic Shelter by RESERVATION ONLY, to reserve EMAIL park manager. Playground, sand volleyball courts, horse-shoe pits, basketball court, playing field (bring your own equipment)
Trails	Short scenic wooded park trails; trails to WWII historic bunker; hiker/equestrian trailhead to WDRN Striped Peak. There is no pass or entry fee for Salt Creek Recreation Area or WDNR Striped Peak Area. The Striped Peak trail is 5-mile round trip hike with 850' elevation gain, highest elevation point is 1,166'.
Campsites	92 scenic campsites Utility sites #1-39 Standard campsites #40-92 First come, first serve sites #1--15, #40-49; # 69-70; #74-92 Reservable sites #16-39; #50-68; #71-73 Two (2) ADA accessible campsites #39, #71 Six (6) people per single campsite per C.C.C. 23.03.040
Parking	Several Day-Use parking lots and an ADA accessible restroom available year-round.
Bathrooms	Two (2) fully ADA accessible restrooms, with coin-operated showers; one (1) vault toilet available MAY - OCT. One (1) fully ADA accessible restroom, with coin-operated shower; one (1) vault toilet available NOV - APR. Water faucets can be found throughout the Park, limited access OCT - APR due to winterization.
Dump Station	No charge for paying campers to use the dump station, non-campers pay a fee.
PARK RULES	FULL PARK RULES & REGS HERE
	NO alcoholic beverages or marijuana allowed in the park per State laws. (RCW 66.44.100 & RCW.69.50.445)
	Pets must remain on a leash, no longer than eight (8) feet, at all times. Pet handlers must properly dispose of pet waste in dumpster. (C.C.C. 23.03.070)
	Persons under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to camp overnight. (C.C.C. 23.03.040)

*Gate Hours:**
May - September	OPEN 6am - 10pm
October - April	OPEN 7am - 9pm
*LATE ARRIVALS	If registered camper arrives afterhours, park in lot near gate and walk to campsite.

Camping Hours:
Check-OUT time	12 Noon (or sooner).
Check-IN time	There is no designated check-in time. For first come, first served sites - if site is unoccupied, you may occupy site. For reservable sites - if sign reads AVAILABLE, and site is unoccupied, you may occupy site for one night. For occupying a site you reserved - if unoccupied, you may occupy site; if noon or after you may occupy site; previous occupant check out time is noon.

First Come, First Serve Camping Information:
Information & Fee Envelopes	First come, first serve camping is done via self-registration at the park kiosk.
	Information and fee envelopes available at park kiosks.
	Locate and occupy empty first come, first serve campsite (#1-15, #40-49; #69-70; #74-92). Return to fee kiosk station immediately to register, fill out fee envelope and close proper fee. Remove the camping receipt off fee envelope and place on vehicle dashboard. Deposite the fee envelope into fee box.
Payment	First come, first serve payment must be cash, check or money order. No Canadian checks, currency or coins.
	Payment can be one night at a time, or for entire stay. No refunds available.
Park Rules	For printer friendly PARK RULES & REGS CLICK HERE

RESERVATION INFORMATION & MAPS:
RESERVATION SYSTEM	CampLife Reservation System OPENS 8am on January 1st to make reservations for the same calendar year.
RESERVATION SEASON	Campground is open year-round, however reservations are accepted February - October for the current calendar year.
RESERVABLE SITES	Campsites #16-39; #50-68; #71-73, are the sites that can be reserved during the February 1- October 31 timeframe. (Reservation system opens January 1 of same calendar year)
	ALL campsites first come, first serve NOV. 1 - JAN. 31
	DUE TO COVID, PICNIC SHELTER IS NOT AVAILABLE.
Click on Map or on Inset Map click to enlarge and then click site# to veiw campsite.
Reserve	Reserve a Campsite! Be sure to register, then log-in, prior to selecting camping date & site. *Bring copy of reservation receipt with you to park.* *ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE AT LEAST SEVEN (7) DAYS IN ADVANCE.*
Reservation Policy; Modifications; Cancellations Park Rules / Regs	Modifications of an existing reservation must be done via email at EMAIL. Reservation Cancellation & Modification Policy
	Reservation Policy
	Rules and Regulations

Camping Fees:
$22.00/night	Standard Campsites: Clallam County residents
$26.00/night	Standard Campsites: Non-County residents
$28.00/night	Utililty Campsites: Clallam County residents
$32.00/night	Utility Campsites: Non-County residents
$5.00/night	Extra vehicle
$5.00/bundle	Firewood
Nominal charge	Coin-operated showers (Quarter / 2mins)
$10.00/reservation	Reservation Fee
$10.00/cancellation	Cancellation of Reservation Fee
$10.00/use	Dump Station Fee for Non-Campers
No Fee	Dump Station Fee for SCRA Paying Campers
No Fee	Day Use

Salt Creek Recreation Area Park Manager:
Contact	Email	Phone: 360-928-3441

Salt Creek Recreation Area & Campground is open year-round

**Gate Hours*:**

Camping Hours:

First Come, First Serve Camping Information:

RESERVATION INFORMATION & MAPS:

ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE AT LEAST SEVEN (7) DAYS IN ADVANCE.

Camping Fees:

Salt Creek Recreation Area Park Manager: