Forks Travel Guide

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A popular base for exploring the scenic Olympic Peninsula, this small town is also famous as the setting of the popular Twilight book series.

The small city of Forks provides a great starting point from which to explore Olympic National Park. Make the most of the great outdoors with easy access to hiking and sport-fishing facilities, get familiar with local history or track down the famous locales from the Twilight book series.

Once reliant on logging and the timber industry, Forks is today a popular recreation destination. It’s located between the Olympic Mountains and the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. More than 200 miles of rivers cross the area. It is the forks in those rivers that gave the town its name. Hike nearby trails through thick forest or rent a mountain bike and pedal full-speed down steep, twisting slopes.

Forks is home to a National Parks Service Recreation Information Center. Pay a visit to the center and collect any information you may need to plan your outdoor adventures, including trail recommendations, tide information and weather reports.

The town has been propelled into the spotlight in recent years thanks to the popular Twilight book series. Tour the key locations from the book or join the celebrations at the annual Stephenie Meyer Day/Bella’s Birthday Weekend, which takes place in September.

Take a break from the great outdoors and immerse yourself in local culture and history. Visit the Forks Timber Museum at the southern end of town and travel back in time to the 1870s to learn about the history of the local timber industry. The museum is housed in a building constructed in 1990 by students from Forks High School.

The Shay locomotive engine is another historical highlight. Located at the northern end of town, this steam locomotive was built in 1930 and stands as a monument to the local logging industry.

Forks is located about an hour’s drive from Port Angeles. Public transportation is available between the two cities.

The Forks Motel
The Forks Motel
2.5 out of 5
351 S. Forks Ave, Forks, WA
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Forks. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Friendly staff, good location, a little dated and not the best bed or smell but that’s a matter of opinion."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

The Forks Motel
Olympic Suites Inn
Olympic Suites Inn
2 out of 5
800 Olympic Dr, Forks, WA
The price is NZ$569 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
NZ$569
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Forks. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (841 reviews)
"The property says Laundry is available but its not. That’s major negative review as we booked this property and paid extra bucks only because online it shows laundry available. Property is just renovated and everything is new in the cabin. Its well designed and experience was awesome except ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Olympic Suites Inn
Town Motel
Town Motel
2 out of 5
1080 S. Forks Ave., Forks, WA
The price is NZ$400 per night from 25 July to 26 July
NZ$400
25 July - 26 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Forks. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Forks Timber Museum and Storm King Ranger Station are ...
7.4/10 Good! (391 reviews)
"Our room was clean, but there was quite a bit of mold along the shower enclosure and ceiling. The room was very tiny and was almost too tight for 4 people. If we were staying more than 1 night, we would have requested a different room. There were lots of beautiful flowers on the grounds, but some ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Town Motel
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Far West RV Park and Cabins
Far West RV Park and Cabins
2 out of 5
221 N Forks Ave, Forks, WA
Stay at this campground in Forks. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tilicum Park and Rainforest Art Center are located ...
4/10 (6 reviews)
"All in all , it was ok. We made a last minute trip to Forks , WA over July 4 weekend . There wasn’t anything else available in the area , so our options were limited . It’s a roomy 5th wheel RV. It was clean and had the basic things we needed for our stay . It’s not a lux hotel , but it met our need ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2024

Far West RV Park and Cabins
A-Frame #17 Shelter near Olympic National Park
A-Frame #17 Shelter near Olympic National Park
Forks
Stay at this apartment in Forks. Enjoy patios. Popular attractions Quillayute River and Second Beach Trail are located nearby.
Absolutely great
"Everything was absolutely amazing! Just like the pictures and description. Highly recommend for a weekend getaway!"

Reviewed on 8 Sep. 2022

A-Frame #17 Shelter near Olympic National Park
Unique renovated 4 bedroom home on 1.5 acre private lot
Unique renovated 4 bedroom home on 1.5 acre private lot
Forks
Stay at this vacation home in Forks. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Calawah and Tilicum Park are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (20 reviews)
"Just a quick overnight stay for us as we were on a road trip. 4 adults 2 kids It had all that we needed in a quiet location with lovely views."

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2025

Unique renovated 4 bedroom home on 1.5 acre private lot
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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