Forks, Washington
*** NEWLY RENOVATED *** The Manitou Lodge's “Lady” room has a king bed and a twin bed, a mix of rustic and antique furnishings, and a bathroom with a tub/shower combination. Like “Lily”, Lady also has an inside entrance from a large mezzanine that overlooks our great room and an outside entrance onto a second-floor deck. “Lady” shares the deck with “Lily” – same sunrises and evening starlight. 3 guests maximum.
Pets are allowed in this room ($50 for the first, $25 each additional), which can be paid in via the website or cash on arrival. AIRBNB and VRBO guests please communicate directly to make arrangements for payment. 2 guests maximum.
Manitou Lodge is perfectly situated in Forks, Washington. Our accommodations provide guest rooms, cabins and camping on ten acres of coastal rainforest, just 3 miles from Rialto Beach, and 15 minutes west of Forks. Manitou is what a lodge should be – wood, stone, a Great Room with a massive stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings, and furniture you can put your feet up on. Nights in our forest are silent except for the distant rush of the Sol Duc river and occasional interruptions by coyotes and owls.
Originally built in 1970, our Forks WA Lodging is a built around a classic lodge structure whose most striking feature is a huge vaulted-ceiling Great Room with a massive stone fireplace. The numerous couches and chairs in this room provide the space to be with others, and, at the same time, to be private. The Lodge also is home to our lovely Gift Shop which features Native American and Pacific Northwest art, decor, jewelry and more.
Step Outside and Experience the Pacific Northwest
Situated on ten acres of coastal rainforest, our Forks WA Lodging is just about as far west as you can get in the lower 48 states. The property’s hemlocks and spruce are still imposing, and there’s a Western Hemlock on the property well over 1000 years old. The grounds include wonderful trails, bits of whimsy and lovely spots to picnic.
Summer is a delight with sunshine and temperatures that rarely rise above 80 F. With winter come the fish. Local rivers (Sol Duc, Bogachiel, Calawah, Hoh) offer world-class salmon and steelhead fishing. We also experience powerful winter storms which shape our coastline. It’s worth a dose of rain and wind in the face to witness one of these, especially when a couch, fire and warm bed are just a couple of minutes away.
SELF CHECK-IN: Any time after 3pm (no early arrivals, please). Find the card with your name on it at the front door and follow check-in instructions inside. With the convenience of self check-in at our Forks Washington accommodations, you can take your time and arrive at your convenience.
There is something for everybody any time of year in the Olympic National Park and Forks Washington. Explore wilderness beaches such as Rialto Beach, hike in the moss-draped beauty of the Hoh rainforest, fish the plentiful rivers of the region, or enjoy sightseeing. Forks is also the setting for the Twilight Saga, and hosts the Forever Twilight Festival every fall.
We’re located just a 45 minute drive from the Hoh Rainforest and Sol Duc Hot Springs, and about an hour from Cape Flattery (most Northwestern point in the lower 48 states) and the Makah Reservation and Cultural Museum at Neah Bay. Rialto Beach, spectacularly rugged and log-strewn, is just 3 miles away. The Quileute Tribe resides 9 miles away at La Push, as well as First Beach at LaPush and Olympic National Park’s Second and Third Beaches (not to be confused with Beaches 1-3 south of Kalaloch).
Rialto Beach, the only drive-to beach in the immediate area, is a spectacular, driftwood-strewn beach on the north side of the Quileute river about 3 miles from the Manitou Lodge. The surf is generally heavy, the driftwood logs huge, and the sunsets are magnificent. The Rialto crescent extends for about 1.5 miles and ends with two towering sea stacks, tidal pools, and “Hole-in-the-Wall”, a surf-carved tunnel in a headland. The 18 mile hike north from Rialto Beach to Cape Alava is a favorite with backpackers.
First, Second and Third Beaches extend south from the mouth of the Quileute River. These beaches are long, flat crescents popular with photographers due to sea-stacks (a well-known sea-stack complex, the “Quileute Needles”, lies just offshore), tidal pools, and eagles. Access to Second and Third Beaches requires hikes of 0.5 to 1.5 miles, respectively. The headlands at First Beach and Second Beach can’t be passed, but one can backpack south from Third Beach along the coast for about 17 miles to Oil City.
The Hoh Visitor Center is about 30 miles from us, and the Hoh Rainforest is possibly best known attraction in the Olympic National Park. Average annual rainfall in the Hoh Valley is in excess of 150 inches, and has a spectacular effect on the vegetation. Along the “Hall of Mosses” Trail, the moss-draped maples are extravagantly green year round, so much so that somebody has written that the air appears to be jade-colored. The Spruce Trail follows the glacier-carved Hoh river maple and red alder “bottom”. Scenic raft trips are available in summer along the Hoh River, and guides can be contracted throughout the year for fishing and scenic trips.
Other regional activities near Forks Washington include world-class fishing, mountain-biking, hiking in the Olympic mountains and along the wild beaches that comprise the Pacific Coast portion of the Olympic National Park, or a visit to Cape Flattery, the most Northwestern point in the lower 48 states. A boardwalk recently completed by the Makah Nation, on whose lands the Cape sits, has considerably eased the hike. The views of the Straits of Juan de Fuca, Tatoosh Island, and Vancouver Island from the Cape cliffs are inspiring. While visiting the Cape, you won’t want to miss the outstanding Makah Cultural Center and Museum at Neah Bay. These are just a sampling of the possibilities on the West End. For a more comprehensive look, consult some of the links listed below and visit the Forks Chamber of Commerce Five Day Guide to the West End. Twilight fans won’t want to miss a stop in Forks, WA.
Beautiful area and quiet. Information about the place was a little convoluted but a nice place.
The pictures seen are not what’s there. No tv, old furniture & beds. Refrigerator looks like it’s from the fifties. Outside patio & chairs are weather beaten. No service attendant, nobody around. Stairs are creaky. Coffee area is not private, it’s outside the actual bedroom. You have a common coffee area as your neighbor. Lobby has old furnishings. Parking area was not paved. This is not what I wanted for a vacation! It looks like hunters & fisherman maybe stay here. It was scary, very remote.The inside door Bob of the front door was duct taped! Not safe!. I wished I would’ve known. There was no refund either so I lost out on a lot of money!
The mattress was uncomfortably too soft. Would like to see breakfast return, would also be great to have a wine happy hour for the price of the room. Was nice to have quiet sitting area with coffee maker in loft.
We stayed 2 nights in the Lady of Guadalupe room and enjoyed it very much.
Out of seven hotels we stayed at on our PNW road trip this was far and away the best. It was like being in a movie. We stayed in the lodge and didn’t want to leave. Checkin was super easy and we never saw staff. Played vinyl records, worked on the community puzzle, and grazed on the balcony overlooking the great room. Amenities included popcorn, granola bars, water and coffee/cream. Two super friendly cats were on the property outside. It’s about halfway between Forks and a great hike at Strawberry Bay/Third Beach Trailhead to get to a beautiful beach with driftwood, a waterfall, and giant rocks that look the strawberries. Eat at River’s Edge in La Push. Stop at John’s Beachcombing Museum in Forks. And don’t miss Hall of Mosses and Sprice Nature Trail in Hoh Rain Forest. Lake Crecent is stunning coming from the west in the morning. Stop by Marymere Falls and Port Angeles Fine Arts Center to stretch your legs on your way home.
We had a great visit to the area and the lodge was perfectly centered to get to everything.
It's a very nice relaxing lodge where you can have lot of fun playing board games or just enjoy the nature and sounds of birds in the morning. The property manager is super helpful and respond immediately to any requests. Will definitely come here again for more days during my next trip to Olympic Peninsula.
Location close to beaches but a bit far from Forks and food. However, I didn’t see any place in Forks that I would rather stay.
Magnificent beaches and the mystical attraction of the Hoh Rain Forest trails are all easily accessible Furthermore the lodge provides wonderful time for reflection at the fireside. We heartily recommend this property over the pedestrian motels in Forks
Manitou is beautiful. Our room was small but comfortable and located close to everything we wanted to see in and around Forks. During our 3 day stay, we did not see or talk to anyone working on the property which we found unusual. However, they provided us with everything we needed so it wasn't a problem. My favorite part of our stay was having coffee on the front porch with the 2 cats.
Amazing place, it was a really beautiful area and super affordable. 10/10
We had a great stay at Manitou Lodge! The room was so cozy with a cabin feel. Would stay again!
We had and amazing time here. It was clean, and very quiet. Will definitely be returning soon. Thank you for a great experience.
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