The Dungeness River as seen from the trailhead.
A permit from Olympic National Park is required to camp at Royal Basin or at Royal Lake.
The trail winds through mossy forests with magnificent trees.
A sign points toward Royal Basin before the trail really starts to climb.
Flowers in the spring abound along the trail to Royal Basin.
Local brews from Sound Brewery can be procured in several towns along the way to the trailhead.
A camp robber visits during dinner.
Royal Falls can be seen on the way to the upper basin near the ranger station.
Royal Falls can be seen on the way to the upper basin near the ranger station.
Campsites are marked with posts along the lake.
The views from Royal Lake offer campers a glimpse at some of the peaks in the area.
The views from Royal Lake offer campers a glimpse at some of the peaks in the area.
The views in the lower meadow offer campers a glimpse at some of the peaks in the area.
Deer are common in the meadows below Royal Basin.
A hiker takes in the views along the trail toward Royal Basin.