A herd of Roosevelt Elk cross a river in Olympic.
Olympic National Park
National Park · WA
With its incredible range of precipitation and elevation, diversity is the hallmark of Olympic National Park. Encompassing nearly a million acres, the park protects a vast wilderness, thousands of years of human history, and several distinctly different ecosystems, including glacier-capped mountains, old-growth temperate rain forests, and over 70 miles of wild coastline. Come explore!
Park report
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesHurricane Ridge Road closed, Wednesday 11/4, 9:00am
Fee: Entrance - Private Vehicle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$30
Fee: Entrance - Motorcycle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$25
Alert: Caution
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesBat Tests Positive for Rabies, Visitors Urged to Report Potential Contact
Alert: Caution
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesStaircase Developed Area is Open, Use Caution in Burned Areas
Alert: Caution
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesVisitors to Rialto, Ruby Beach & Coastal Areas Cautioned Due to High Tides
Fee: Entrance - Per Person
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$15
Campgrounds Available
How this is rated
Good: campgrounds available in this park12 campgrounds
Visitor Centers
Good5 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available54 activities
Park Name
InfoOlympic National Park
Designation
InfoNational Park
State(s)
InfoWA
Phone
Info3605653130
olym_visitor_center@nps.gov
Pass: Annual Entrance - Park
Info$55
Operating Hours
InfoOlympic National Park is open 24 hours a day year-round, although some roads, campgrounds and facilities are open seasonally.
Visitor Center: Kalaloch Ranger Station
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Visitor Center: Olympic National Park Visitor Center
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Visitor Center: Quinault Rain Forest Ranger Station
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Themes & Topics
InfoArcheology, Colonization and Settlement, Dams + 39 more
Weather Info
InfoSummers tend to be fair and warm, with high temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees F. July, August and September are the driest months, with heavier precipitation during the rest of the year. While wi
Getting There
InfoYou can reach Olympic National Park via the I-5 corridor or by any one of the quieter state roadways. Once you arrive on the Olympic Peninsula connect to Hwy 101 to reach any destinations in and aroun
Location
Info47.8039° N, -123.6664° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website