Forks

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Forks
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Forks
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 Center. Pay a visit to the center 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
The price is P13,741 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
P13,741
P15,198 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,008 reviews)
Not terrible
"Had a good two nights here. Could use updating. Bed was not comfortable and felt uneven. Old carpeting. Located right in walking distance to everything."

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

The Forks Motel
Olympic Suites Inn

Olympic Suites Inn

2 out of 5
800 Olympic Dr, Forks, WA
The price is P14,236 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
P14,236
P15,744 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
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! (888 reviews)
"The room was clean. Good location."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Olympic Suites Inn
Town Motel

Town Motel

2 out of 5
1080 S. Forks Ave., Forks, WA
The price is P12,709 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
P12,709
P14,056 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
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! (406 reviews)
"The rooms looked recently refurbished and everything was very clean. WiFi was out for part of the trip, but my group stayed there to hike in Olympic National Park/ Hoh Rain Forest as well as see some of the Twilight fandom things around town so it wasn’t a huge issue. Grocery store is within walking ..."

Reviewed on Aug 2, 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 ...
3.6/10 (9 reviews)
"The place had no hot water. We had to be moved down the street to another motel."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Far West RV Park and Cabins
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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