Bogachiel State Park
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Bogachiel State Park in Clallam County, Washington, United States
is a State Park
. It is located approximately six miles (9.7 km) south of the city of Forks
on Highway 101. Bogachiel was established in 1931 and the state began staffing it in 1961.
The park consists of 123 acre (0.49776378 km²; 0.19218766992718 sq mi) of thick forest on the banks of the Bogachiel River
. Available activities include camping, hiking, bird watching, and wildlife viewing. It often also serves as a base camp for steelhead anglers and other winter recreators.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
is a State Park
Washington State Park System
The Washington State Park System is a set of state parks owned by the state government of Washington, USA. They are managed by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. As of 2011, the parks are primarily funded through the state's general fund, augmented by usage fees...
. It is located approximately six miles (9.7 km) south of the city of Forks
Forks, Washington
-Government:The City is organized under Washington State law as a Non-charter Code City. Its structure is that of an elected Mayor and a five member elected City Council...
on Highway 101. Bogachiel was established in 1931 and the state began staffing it in 1961.
The park consists of 123 acre (0.49776378 km²; 0.19218766992718 sq mi) of thick forest on the banks of the Bogachiel River
Bogachiel River
The Bogachiel River is a river of the Olympic Peninsula in the U.S. state of Washington. It originates near Bogachiel Peak, flows west through the mountains of Olympic National Park...
. Available activities include camping, hiking, bird watching, and wildlife viewing. It often also serves as a base camp for steelhead anglers and other winter recreators.