For the most party I'm going to write about car camping locations here, but I wanted to include this easy backpacking trip. Rialto Beach is on the Olympic Peninsula coast. I characterize this as an easy backpacking trip because it only requires about a 1 mile walk down the beach. A short hike like that with no elevation gain means you can bring more of the comforts of home, including more wine. This is a great trip to do early or late in the season, before the higher elevations melt out, though you should expect some rain. The Hoh Rainforest didn't get there by chance! The best thing about this beach is that you're allowed to have driftwood bonfires. Bring a hatchet to break up logs for kindling and some good matches because the wood might be a bit damp. Don't forget your bear canister, the raccoons here are fierce. You can rent a bear can from the Port Angeles Ranger Station. Bring your own water!
Amenities: Pacific Ocean beach.
Site Separation: 5: Set up anywhere on the beach above the high tide line. Camp as far apart as you want.
Site size: 5: Practically infinite.
Kid level: 5: None
Ranger: 4: Present but you will only encounter them during the day.
Partiability: 5: This is backcountry camping, so really anything goes. Just make sure you follow Leave No Trace principles and only have fires on the beach using driftwood.
Website: Rialto and Mora beach
