Roaring Winds Campground
Roaring Winds Campground
Roaring Winds is a primitive backcountry campsite located at 4. 5 miles along the Grand Ridge trail in Olympic National Park, situated at approximately 5,000 feet elevation on Maiden Peak.
The site is notable for its dramatic ridge-top location with constant winds (hence its name) and requires advance reservations to stay overnight.
Access is via the Grand Ridge trail from Deer Park trailhead, making it suitable for backpackers seeking high-altitude alpine camping with expansive views of the Olympic Mountains and surrounding peaks.
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