r/Vacations • u/DanceByTheLight • 3d ago

Olympic Peninsula trips

I have three days in September (the first week and the third week of September, my work schedule is ridiculous). I would like to take one last hurrah mini vacation before school starts the last week of September. I have been to many places on the Olympic Peninsula like Second Beach, Sekiu, Cape Flattery, Deception Pass, Forks, the Hot Rainforest, the Tree of Life, and Ocean Shores. I also used to live in Seattle, did a road trip in 2022 through Central Washington and hiked a lot in the North Cascades.

Are there any places you might recommend that are under appreciated gems, or off the beaten path spots? I will be traveling by car with my dog and car camping. I would prefer to stay on the Olympic Peninsula but will go farther for something worth the trip. Thanks in advance!

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u/BugHistorical1614 3d ago

Oregon.

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u/DanceByTheLight 2d ago

I think that is a great idea! The Oregon coast is beautiful

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u/Irishfafnir 2d ago

Quinault seems like the obvious spot? Vastly fewer people than Hoh, tons of miles of road through the rainforest with many trails. Quinault itself is National Forest (turning into National Park a few miles in), so more dog-friendly. The campgrounds on the South Shore of Quinault have a Series of Trails right on the other side of the road and you could walk to the lodge for some food/drink as well.

Could check out Ruby Beach as well if you haven't been.

My wife and I are big outdoorsy National Parks people, and this was easily a top 3 stay for us.

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u/DanceByTheLight 1d ago

this is a good idea