Forks, Washington
The Outback Too Cabin at Manitou Lodge is approximately 12′ x 12′ allowing for a queen bed. Like Outback, this unit has a hot-water sink as well as a mini-refrigerator, microwave, and coffeemaker. Wifi is available in the main lodge. Outback Too occupants have access to an outdoor rainforest shower facility (short walk, next to tent site #3) and port-a-potty (shared with one other cabin) that is a few steps away from the cabin. Towels are provided.
Pets are allowed in this cabin ($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. AFTER DARK ARRIVALS: It will be VERY DARK and there are no street lights. Please be quiet and courteous of other guests while getting to your site. Having a flashlight available will also be helpful.
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.
This whole area has a great vibe happening. The lodge was awesome and only a few steps away from our cabin. The shower was quaint and served its purpose (shower fast bc it has a limited sized heater tank on it). The grounds were kept up and scenery was beautiful. Felt like we were in a movie. ..a good movie :-)
I loved the forest setting -- it felt like you were staying in the middle of the huge trees! Really peaceful and quiet.
We loved our recent stay at the cabin. The cabin was small and cozy and the porta potty was clean. The outdoor shower was wonderful and the lodge was so cute! We loved all of the adventure/woodsy decorations in the lodge and all the board games provided.
We stayed in a cozy cabin and appreciated the quiet surroundings
My now fiancé and I spent our 5 year anniversary here, it was just amazing. Our cabin had the most perfect views and it lived up to ever expectation and more. Our border collie also loved the trip. The shower + bathroom was good! We definitely will be back.
Cute little cabin near Forks & La Push. Easy check-in. Property is nestled in a forested area. We brought our dog and she just loved exploring the property. The shared bathroom pod was interesting. We were able to shower and use the pod with the other cabin without problems.
We enjoyed the scenery around the lodge and cabin. Check in was easy and the bed was comfortable. The shared portable bathroom nice. The parking situation was a little tight with someone in the other cabin but not a big deal. Having the Keurig was a nice touch ?
If all you want is just a place to lay your head after a day’s worth of exploring the Hoh Rainforest, then this is your cabin. Compact yet sufficiently equipped with basic amenities (mini fridge, microwave, portable heater, and Keurig machine). The bed was comfortable. I slept well. This location is on the outskirts of Fork. Remote and quiet. The common portable toilets and shower are close by. Bring slippers/flip flops. WiFi was a bit spotty but it didn’t bother me.
The porta potty is what you’d expect to see at a music festival venue. Terrible. The facilities are bare minimum. Would love to see an indoor shower and a toilet that you can sit in that isn’t filthy. Nature was nice though. Didn’t have an option to add a dog as a guest so a sudden pet fee was applied. Wish I could say my stay was a good one but I would not recommend this place to anyone.
Rustic & cozy. Great location for R&R after all day hiking in the Hoh.
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