Round Lake (No Campfires)
Olympic · Washington
Round Lake (No Campfires) is one of the permitted entry points in Olympic on recreation.gov. Its current demand score is 87/100. Permit Ranger watches this pass around the clock and alerts you the moment a sold-out date opens up.
When permits are released
Reservable year-round in two blocks at 7:00 AM Pacific: the summer season (entries May 15 – October 15) opens April 15, and the winter season (entries October 16 – May 14) opens September 15. No lottery - cancellations reopen sites continuously.
Demand
Very high demand (87/100)
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed in this area.
Popular trails nearby
- Cameron Creek via Three Forks Trail - 5.0 on AllTrails
- Hoh River Trail to Blue Glacier Trail - 4.8 on AllTrails
- High Divide and Seven Lakes Basin Loop - 4.8 on AllTrails
- Sol Duc Falls Trail - 4.8 on AllTrails
- Enchanted Valley Chalet via East Fork Quinault River Trail - 4.8 on AllTrails
Frequently asked questions
When do Round Lake (No Campfires) permits open?
Reservable year-round in two blocks at 7:00 AM Pacific: the summer season (entries May 15 – October 15) opens April 15, and the winter season (entries October 16 – May 14) opens September 15. No lottery - cancellations reopen sites continuously. Check the recreation.gov page for the exact on-sale details for your dates.
What if my dates are sold out?
Cancellations happen all season as plans change. Add Round Lake (No Campfires) to a trip window on Permit Ranger and you get an instant alert the moment a date you need opens back up.
How competitive is Round Lake (No Campfires)?
The live demand score is 87/100. Odds of catching an opening are low - most dates book up well ahead.
Does Permit Ranger book the permit for me?
No. Permit Ranger never books on your behalf. When a watched date opens, you get an alert with a direct link so you can book it yourself on recreation.gov.
Nearby passes
Book on recreation.gov · All Olympic passes · Olympic permit guide