Rialto Beach
La Push, WA
A wild beach of drift logs and sea stacks at the mouth of the Quillayute River. Walk 1.5 miles north to the Hole-in-the-Wall arch at low tide; the car park is at the end of the road from Forks.
Rialto Beach is a wild beach on the Pacific coast of Olympic National Park, Washington, near La Push, reached via Mora Road off La Push Road. It is shaped by huge driftwood logs and offshore rock islands (sea stacks). The town of Forks is less than a 30-minute drive away.
About 1.5 miles (roughly 2.4 km) north lies Hole-in-the-Wall, a sea-carved rock arch inside the Olympic Wilderness. The sea stacks are about a mile from the parking lot. According to The Outbound, Hole-in-the-Wall is reachable only at low tide, so plan around the tides. The Park Service explicitly warns that some coastal sections become impassable at high tide and visitors can get stranded. Watch out for driftwood logs and strong surf as well.
Time-sensitive (as of October 2026): Mora Road was closed at times in summer 2026 for a repair (until October 5, according to Secret Seattle); the Park Service now lists it as open, as is Mora Campground. In 2026 reservations were required there from May 15 to September 20; check the rules beforehand.
- Nearest town
- La Push, WA
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 47.9209, -124.6378
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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- Mora CampgroundCampsite1 mi from Rialto Beach · 94 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposal
- Cycle CampCampsite4 mi from Rialto BeachTentsDrinking waterShowersToilets
- 3 Rivers ResortCampsite5 mi from Rialto BeachTentsCaravansShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Bogachiel State Park CampgroundCampsite13 mi from Rialto BeachTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Cottonwood CampgroundCampsite19 mi from Rialto BeachTentsCaravansToiletsFree
- Hoh Oxbow CampgroundCampsite20 mi from Rialto BeachTentsCaravansToiletsFree
All campsites in Washington · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Rialto Beach?
Rialto Beach is in La Push, WA, at GPS 47.9209, -124.6378. It is about 12 mi from Forks.
Can you camp near Rialto Beach?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Ocean Park Creek RV Park, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 22 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Rialto Beach?
Rialto Beach is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Olympic Peninsula loop: ridges, rain forest and wild beaches.
What is there to see near Rialto Beach?
Places worth a stop nearby: Ruby Beach (18 mi), Cape Flattery (32 mi), Hoh Rain Forest (33 mi) and Hoh Campground (33 mi).
When is the best time to visit Rialto Beach?
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)