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	Royal Basin General Location: 18 miles southwest of Sequim, WA in Upper Dungeness/Royal Creek area. Trailhead: Upper Dungeness Trailhead (USFS) Notices: Permits for this area must be obtained through the Wilderness Information Center (WIC) in Port Angeles in person or by phone.Limited space is available.	Be a Wilderness Steward. Always Leave No Trace of your stay in the wilderness. View from Royal Lake
	Description
	Ecosystem type: Montane forest, subalpine meadow, subalpine lake basin Trail tread types: Maintained General elevation trend: Moderate to steep River crossings: A few small creek crossings. Be prepared to get your feet wet. Unique features: Wildflowers, wildlife, mountain vistas Level of difficulty: Moderate Distance: 7.2 miles to Royal Lake. Elevation change: 2,550 feet to 5,100 feet Best Season: Mid July through September
	Trail Conditions
	Royal Creek Trail
	Camping
	Permits/Reservations: Camping is limited between May 1 and September 30. Reservations Required. Obtain permits through the WIC in Port Angeles during business hours by phone or in person. Food Storage Method: Bear Canister - Trees in the Royal Basin area are not suitable for food hanging. No bear wires. Location and sites: Royal Lake Toilet Facilities: No toilet , bury waste 6-8" and 200 ft from water sources and campsites. Please pack out toilet paper. Water Source: Royal Creek and Royal Lake - Always boil, filter or chemically treat your drinking water to prevent getting Giardia. Stock: This trail is closed to stock animals.
	Special Concerns
	Leave No Trace: Leave No Trace of your stay to protect vegetation and prevent further camping regulations. Camp in designated sites only in Royal Basin. Fires: No campfires in Royal Basin. To protect sensitive vegetation, campfires are not allowed above 3,500 feet. Respect Wildlife: To protect bears and other wildlife, all food, garbage and scented items must be secured from all wildlife 24 hours a day.
	Safety
	Safety: The peaks in the Royal Basin area are not walkups. The rock is often very rotten in places. Be prepared for rock-fall and snow hazards. Privacy & Disclaimer Author: Bryan Bell Last modified on: March 20, 2004 www.nps.gov/olym/wic/droba.htm