Forks, Washington: The Real-Life Town of the Twilight Saga

Forks, known as the Logging Capital of the World, is a small town in western Washington, United States, located on the Olympic Peninsula. The town is close to Olympic National Park, a major tourist destination about 25 miles away. Covering 922,000 acres, the park is famous for its glacier-covered mountains and lush rainforests. Established on June 29, 1938, Olympic National Park is visited by millions of people each year and is home to species such as black-tailed deer, black bears, and cougars.

Because of its location, Forks serves as a popular getaway for visitors to the national park and offers a wide variety of accommodation options. The town is also well known as the setting of Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series. Visitors can join Twilight Tours inspired by the books or explore the Forever Twilight in Forks Collection at 11 N Forks Avenue, which features an extensive collection of Twilight Saga props and costumes.

Forks is accessible via State Route 110, U.S. Route 101, and Forks Municipal Airport. Surrounded by striking natural landscapes, the town offers several points of interest, including the Forks Timber Museum, the Hoh Rainforest, Tillicum Park, Elk Creek Conservation Area, Bogachiel State Park, John’s Beachcombing Museum, and the Forks Welcome Sign.