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Fairholme Campground

48.0695° N / 123.9170° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Sep 20Next open weekend Sep 25232 detected openings this week78 monitored sites

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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 232 site openings here in the last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-259084

When Fairholme Campground reopens

Fairholme Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
232
Openings · last 30 days
285
Openings · last 90 days
286

Weekday pattern

Detected openings by day of week · 90d
0102030405044464545392938MONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNOPENINGS RECORDED · LAST 90 DAYS · N = 286

No strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 286 openings spread across the week.

Hour-of-day pattern

First detected by hour · local time · last 90 days
050100150200188000408121620HOUR OF DAY (24H) · PT · LAST 90 DAYS

The largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 05:00 and 07:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 207 of 286 detected openings (72.4%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.

Lead-time profile

Days before stay date · percentiles
P25 · 4DMEDIAN · 4.5 DAYS OUTP75 · 14D0306090120150180DAYS BEFORE STAY DATE

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 4.5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 4–14 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.

Highest-churn sites

Most openings · 90d
SiteOpeningsShare of all openings
76  93.1%
4  82.8%
55  82.8%
59  82.8%
63  82.8%

Site 76 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 9. One free watch covers every site here.

02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 29, 2026 · of 78 monitored sites

Of the 936 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 29, 2026): 194 open for online reservation · 724 reserved · 18 not yet released.

Where the open windows are

79.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 194 of 936 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Sep 18 – Sep 29, 2026
Not open online79.3%
Open site-nights194 / 936
Reserved (of online inventory)724 / 918
Weekday openings119
Weekend openings75

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 119 fall on weekdays and 75 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Sep 2026
02505007501,000194SEPSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

September holds the most room. 194 of 936 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 78 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
11  9
14  9
15  9
17  9
2  9

The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.

Next windows

As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25

The next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

194 open site-nights across 54 sites at Fairholme Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 30 2-night, 28 3-night, 13 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site 11.

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 55 ft. 46 sites take 25 ft, 20 sites take 35 ft, 17 sites take 40 ft. 19 sites of 78 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.

All 54 sites with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
1140 ftNone99 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28
1430 ftNone99 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28
1525 ftNone99 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28
1725 ftNone99 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28
245 ftNone99 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28
330 ftNone99 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28
525 ftNone99 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28
1225 ftNone88 nightsSep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28
1343 ftNone88 nightsSep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28
845 ftNone88 nightsSep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28
925 ftNone88 nightsSep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28
425 ftNone77 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28
728 ftNone77 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28
155 ftNone55 nightsSep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28
5545 ftNone43 nightsSep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29
622 ftNone44 nightsSep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28
76Not recordedNone43 nightsSep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29
77Not recordedNone43 nightsSep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29
78Not recordedNone43 nightsSep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29
85Not recordedNone44 nightsSep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28
1630 ftNone33 nightsSep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28
2320 ftNone33 nightsSep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29
2730 ftNone33 nightsSep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29
3423 ftNone33 nightsSep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29
5440 ftNone33 nightsSep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29
5830 ftNone33 nightsSep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29
6525 ftNone33 nightsSep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29
6840 ftNone33 nightsSep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29
1045 ftNone22 nightsSep 27, Sep 28
4148 ftNone21 nightSep 24, Sep 29
5630 ftNone22 nightsSep 28, Sep 29
6130 ftNone21 nightSep 22, Sep 29
70Not recordedNone21 nightSep 27, Sep 29
79Not recordedNone21 nightSep 24, Sep 29
2222 ftNone11 nightSep 29
2530 ftNone11 nightSep 29
2618 ftNone11 nightSep 29
2822 ftNone11 nightSep 29
3020 ftNone11 nightSep 29
3522 ftNone11 nightSep 29
3720 ftNone11 nightSep 29
4635 ftNone11 nightSep 29
5330 ftNone11 nightSep 29
5925 ftNone11 nightSep 27
6018 ftNone11 nightSep 27
6235 ftNone11 nightSep 27
6335 ftNone11 nightSep 29
6645 ftNone11 nightSep 29
6740 ftNone11 nightSep 29
71Not recordedNone11 nightSep 27
73Not recordedNone11 nightSep 29
80Not recordedNone11 nightSep 29
82Not recordedNone11 nightSep 28
90Not recordedNone11 nightSep 23

About Fairholme Campground

Overview

The reservation season the 2026 summer season for Fairholme Campground is May 15, 2026 - September 29, 2026.

Important information about booking windows: To better serve visitors, Fairholme Campground will be releasing campsites in a series of three staggered block releases by loop. These block releases will be 6 months in advance, two weeks in advance, and 4 days in advance.

• B loop campsites and the majority of the walk-to sites will be available for reservation 6 months in advance.

• C loop campsites and most of the remaining walk-to sites will be available for reservations 2 weeks in advance.

• A loop campsites and walk-to site 85 will be available for reservations 4 days in advance.

The campground may open on a first-come, first serve basis during the spring depending on weather before the reservation season.

Fairholme Campground is located next to Lake Crescent on the north side of the Olympic Peninsula in Olympic National Park. The campground sits in an old-growth forest surrounded by steep mountains. Fairholme Campground features walk-in lakefront campsites and several drive-in campsites that provide views of Lake Crescent. The campground is large and set amidst a peaceful forest that thrives on the region's high annual rainfall. Rain or shine, it is one of the most visited areas of the park.

Recreation

Numerous day hiking opportunities are available near the Lake Crescent area. Please follow the link to Olympic NPS page for more information - Lake Crescent Area Brochure - https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/lake-crescent-area-brochure.htm

Paddling and boating opportunities are available within minutes from the campground. Lake Crescent boat launch is located adjacent to the campground. Please follow the link to learn more - Boating - https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/boating.htm

Fairholme Olympic Discovery Trailhead is located about 2 miles west of Fairholme Campground on US Highway 101. Bicycling, road cycling, and hiking are available at this access point. Please follow the link to learn more - https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/olympic/recreation/bicycling/recarea/?recid=80688&actid=26

Facilities

Fairholme Campground is a large facility with 84 campsites, including walk-in lakeside campsites and one ADA accessible site. Each site has a campfire ring and picnic table. Food storage lockers are provided in some, but not all campsites. Drinking water is available at each bathroom and water spickets are also located along the trails to the walk-in campsites. There are no RV hookups at this facility, but a RV water fill station and RV septic dump station are located next to the campground where the boat launch is. Payment is required for each use of the RV septic dump station. The nearest gas station is located 17 miles west on US Highway 101 at the junction with SR 113. The nearest shower facility is Bogachiel State Park (35 miles one way) located off US Highway 101. Payment is required for use of shower facilities. Campers can purchase firewood at Fairholme General Store, Lake Crescent Lodge, and Log Cabin Resort.

Natural Features

Lake Crescent, a cold, clear, glacially carved lake, owes its existence to ice. Its azure depths, which plummet to 624 feet, were gouged by huge ice sheets thousands of years ago. As the ice retreated, it left behind a steep valley that filled with the clear blue waters of Lake Crescent.

Nearby Attractions

Olympic National Park has much to explore, including temperate rain forests, ocean shores, sub-alpine mountains, lakes and more. The towns of Port Angeles, Forks, and Beaver are within a 30 to 60-minute drive. Fairholme Campground is along the shores of Lake Crescent, which is a big attraction for visitors to the park. Additionally, access to the Sol Duc Valley, with its popular Sol Duc Falls trail and Sol Duc Hotsprings Resort nearby. A moderate drive from the campground also provides access to the Marymere Falls and Mount Storm King trails. Fairholme Campground is a good base camp to explore Olympic National Park, as it is located between Port Angeles (Hurricane Ridge) and popular western locations such as Rialto Beach, Hoh Rainforest, and Kalaloch/Ruby Beach.

78 monitored sitesRVs up to 55 ftNo hookups78 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 8

Getting there

Fairholme lies on the west side of Lake Cresent within Olympic National Park, about a 45-minute drive from Port Angeles and a 30-minute drive from Forks. Fairholme Campground is accessed by Camp David Jr. Road, off US Highway 101.

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Fairholme Campground?

Reservations for Fairholme Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 79.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 194 of 936 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 286 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Fairholme Campground?

Campsite Sniper detected 232 site-date openings at Fairholme Campground in the last 7 days, 285 over 30 days and 286 over the last 90.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Fairholme Campground?

28 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 at site 11. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at Fairholme Campground fit a 35-foot RV?

20 of the 78 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 55 ft. 59 of those 78 sites have a recorded maximum length and 19 do not; they are not counted as fitting.

Which month has the most availability at Fairholme Campground?

September 2026, with 194 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 936.

How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Fairholme Campground?

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 4.5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 4-14 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.

When is the next open date at Fairholme Campground?

As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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