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Washington · Dispersed / primitive
Harps Shelter
15 mi west of Hoodsport, WA · No signal at camp
Dispersed / primitivetype
Freeto camp
Jul–Augbest months
About Harps Shelter
- Managed by: National Forest Service
- Where: 15 mi west of Hoodsport, WA · 47.47583, -123.44926
Amenities:
Tents allowed
Weather by month
41°30°Jan
42°29°Feb
45°31°Mar
50°33°Apr
57°39°May
62°44°Jun
69°49°Jul
70°50°Aug
64°47°Sep
53°39°Oct
43°33°Nov
39°29°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Mar.
See Harps Shelter from above
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower So. Fk. Skokomish | Horse | 0.1 mi | 10.5 mi |
| Upper So. Fk. Skokomish | Horse | 0.3 mi | 5.8 mi |
| Church Cr. Shelter | Horse | 0.9 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Dry Creek | Horse | 2.4 mi | 7.4 mi |
| Pine Lake | Horse | 2.6 mi | 2.7 mi |
| Church Creek | Dirt bike | 2.7 mi | 3.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Rural
The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Theodor Jacobsen Observatory (University observatory), 52 mi.
RV essentials
Dump station: 15.7 mi
Propane: 16.3 mi
Camps nearby
- Laney Camp 0.3 mi
- Church Creek Shelter 1.1 mi
- Pine Lake 3.4 mi
- Wynoochee Falls Campground 3.6 mi
- Spider Lake 4.7 mi
- Lake Sundown Camping Area 5 mi