Quinault Graves Creek Road and campground will reopen Friday, Olympic National Park Superintendent Karen Gustin announced today.
The campground will provide typical winter season services, with privy toilets and no running water; flush toilets, and running water will be provided for the
summer season beginning in late March.
“We are thankful for the patience and support of the greater Quinault community for restoring access to this area,” Gustin said. “Throughout the project, our goal has been to
provide for long-term, sustainable visitor access to the Quinault Rain Forest, while protecting important habitat and resources.”
During the widely destructive storms of December 2007, Graves Creek Road was severely damaged in eight locations along its six miles. It was closed to vehicle traffic, although pedestrian, bicycle and stock use were allowed. Construction began in mid-July.
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South Shore Road sustained damage from floodwaters during the same storms; emergency repairs were completed and the road was reopened to motor vehicles in April 2008.
