Forks

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Forks

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 Centre. Pay a visit to the centre 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! (1,010 reviews)
"Cute motel. No hot tub but clean rooms and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

The Forks Motel
Olympic Suites Inn

Olympic Suites Inn

2 out of 5
800 Olympic Dr, Forks, WA
The price is RM1,036 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
RM1,036
RM1,146 total
17 Aug - 18 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! (861 reviews)
"It was a clean brand new place. It seemed like they ran out of money after building it because plates were plastic, and they had limited supplies and no artwork. It was clean, and maintenance was right on top or repairing a light that was out"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Olympic Suites Inn
Town Motel

Town Motel

2 out of 5
1080 S. Forks Ave., Forks, WA
The price is RM925 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
RM925
RM1,023 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (398 reviews)
Town Motel Forks
"Checkin was very quick even though GPS snafu got us there early. The amenities were a little shy for such an expensive motel. I realize we were in prime tourist country."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Town Motel
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.
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)
"Heating did not worked, slept the whole night cold. took a shower with cold water. zero heating at all"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Far West RV Park and Cabins
Olympic Glamping

Olympic Glamping

1 out of 5
235471 Olympic Hwy, Port Angeles, WA
Stay at this campground in Port Angeles. Enjoy free parking and housekeeping. Our guests praise the comfy beds in our reviews. Popular attractions Lake Crescent ...
"For this type of hotel, it is nice place"

Reviewed on 26 Sep 2024

Olympic Glamping
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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