Queets is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Grays Harbor and Jefferson counties, Washington, United States. The population was 174 at the 2010 census. The primary residents of the community are Native Americans of the Quinault Indian Nation. Geography It is near the coast of the Pacific Ocean along the Queets River at the northern edge of the Quinault Indian Reservation. Queets now consists of several homes, a store, gas station, fisheries, daycare, Head Start, and a remote office for the Quinault Nation. Other local attractions include the Pacific beach hiking trails, Olympic National Park, and Olympic National Forest. U.S. Route 101 passes through Queets, crossing the Queets River at the northern edge of the community. US 101 leads north to Kalaloch Beach and to Forks, site of the nearest airport. Southbound US 101 leads east to Amanda Park and southeast to Aberdeen. According to the United States Census Bureau, the Queets CDP has a total area of , of which are land and , or 3.45%, are water. Demographics At the 2010 census, more than 95% of the population identified their race as American Indian. History The post office at Queets was established July 13, 1880, and discontinued July 31, 1934, with mail being sent to Clearwater, approximately away. References Census-designated places in Grays Harbor County, Washington Census-designated places in Washington (state) Populated coastal places in Washington (state) Quinault settlements