Sequim, Washington, is a small city located on the north side of the Olympic Peninsula near the base of the Olympic Mountains, famous for its sunny weather, lavender farms, and proximity to outdoor recreation. The town offers a laid-back lifestyle, making it a popular choice for retirees and those seeking a quieter pace of life. With a rich history, a strong agricultural tradition, and a vibrant arts and tourism scene, Sequim continues to grow as a desirable place to live and visit. Its blend of natural beauty, cultural events, and welcoming community make it a unique destination in the Pacific Northwest.

European settlers began arriving in the Sequim area in the mid-1800s. The name “Sequim” is derived from a Klallam indian word, likely meaning “a place for eating” or “twilight.” The area around Sequim was originally inhabited by the Klallam Tribe. The tribe lived in the region for thousands of years, relying on fishing, hunting, and gathering from the surrounding lands and waters. Early settlers focused on agriculture, with the fertile soils of the region supporting farming, orchards, and dairies.

We stayed here for a week in mid-August 2024 to visit Anna’s brother John and his wife Anne.

Park Review – Gilgal Oasis RV Park

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Location: Sequim, WA
Type: Commercial Park
Check-in/Check-out times: 1:00/12:00
Site Quality / Amenities: The roads and pads are asphalt and there are gravel areas adjacent to the pad to keep any mud down. Each site has a picnic table. There are two rows of sites with the first row being shorter back to back sites. The longer sites that we were in are just long enough for our rig with room to park the truck sideways in front of the rig. The park can be a bit difficult to navigate due to the amount of things packed into a small area.
Access: From US-101 exit to Washington street in Squim then left on S Brown Rd.
Staff: The staff were very friendly and helpful. They were very helpful in getting Anna’s brother backed into his site after hours (this was his first time backing his trailer). They also helped us get into our site (19). It was a pull through but due to tight spaces on the road in front of our site and a tree on the back right of the site we should have treated it as a back in as we got some scratches from the tree.
Cellular/WiFi: Verizon was generally good with 4G and 5G service. The park has WiFi but we didn’t use it although staff told us it was good enough to stream from. Except for the tree at the back of our site, Starlink was mostly unobstructed.
Restaurants: Oak Table Cafe – Great place for breakfast. Callen’s Restaurant (Coupeville) – Good food, close to the Coupeville Ferry terminal. Downriggers (Friday Harbor) – Good seafood.
Nearby parks: We didn’t look at any other parks nearby.
What we liked: While we were here the weather was unseasonably cool (temperatures were in the 60’s) and mostly rain free. Very beautiful part of the country with lots to see and do.
What we didn’t like: Compared to other parts of the country, prices here are high (food, gas, camping, etc.)
Verdict: We would stay here again if in the area.