The Quillayute River is a coastal tidal river on the Olympic Peninsula that empties directly into the Pacific Ocean at the village of La Push. This creates a brackish delta area at the river's mouth, which transitions into a low-hanging forest as you paddle upstream. The river is shallow, slow-moving, and calm, offering a feeling of remote wilderness. The primary public access point for paddlers is the Quileute Marina in La Push, which features a boat ramp and parking. Another access point is Quillayute River County Park, located off River Park Road via Mora Road, which provides river frontage, a gravel bar, ample parking, and a vault toilet. The river is beginner-friendly, suitable for kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards. The shallow depth generally precludes motorboat traffic, contributing to a quiet paddling environment. Paddlers can expect to see a variety of wildlife including otters, bald eagles, herons, ravens, ducks, salmon, flounder, and even small sharks in the brackish estuary. The recommended paddling season spans from spring through fall, specifically March through November. A notable multi-day coastal paddling trip can begin by launching from the Dickey River into the Quillayute, then proceeding south along the Pacific coast, camping on select beaches. For such coastal excursions, a wetsuit or drysuit is required, and advanced skills are necessary. The river flows near Rialto Beach and the Olympic National Park's Mora Campground area.