Olympic National Park protects a diverse and stunning world, from a fog-shrouded coast with booming surf and wave-manicured beaches to spectacular alpine country dotted with sparkling lakes, lush meadows, glaciers, and North America's finest temperate rain forest.
See the Park's News, Newspaper, News Releases for current information.
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| Fees: |
$10.00 per vehicle or $5.00 per bicyclist or bus passenger. See the Park's Fees and Reservations page for more details. |
| Hours: |
Open daily. See the Park's Operating Hours and Seasons page for more details. |
| Visitor Center: |
Visitor Centers are located at Port Angeles, Hurricane Ridge, and the Hoh Rain Forest. Main Visitor Center is open September to May, daily, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; June to August, daily, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The smaller, seasonal visitor centers keep varied and flexible hours. |
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- Accommodations:
Several motel units, cottages, cabins, and lodge rooms are available within the Park. It is advisable to make reservations well in advance.
- Supplies:
Gasoline and groceries are available at Fairholm General Store and Kalaloch Lodge. Groceries can only be purchased at Sol Duc Hot Springs. A laundry is at Log Cabin Resort.
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| Directions: |
The Park, which occupies the center of the Olympic Peninsula and a 63 mile strip along the Pacific Coast, can be reached from the Seattle-Tacoma area via U.S. 101, or by ferry. |
| Coordinates: |
Map Coordinates (NAD83): 48 3.98N; 124 15.56W. |
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| Regulations: |
- Climbers are asked to register and to show that they have standard climbing gear at the ranger station nearest their route. Never climb alone.
- State fishing licenses are not required for stream and lake fishing, except that a Washington State special punch card is necessary when fishing for steelhead and salmon. A license is required to fish in the ocean, and an additional license is necessary when harvesting shellfish.
- Most reefs, rocks, islets, and islands, except the James Island group, are national wildlife refuges that lie within Olympic National Park. They are closed to visitors, and boats must remain 200 yards from the islands.
- See National Park Service Restrictions and Regulations.
- See Pets in the Parks and Backcountry.
- See Encountering Wild Animals.
Northwest Forest Pass
The Northwest Forest Pass is a vehicle pass required at all designated recreation sites in Washington and Oregon. For more information, visit our Northwest Forest Pass page.
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| Precautions: |
- Roads inside and outside of Olympic National Park can be closed due to weather, construction, or land management practices. For current information, contact the Park Visitor Center at 360-452-0330.
- Beware of the Tides. The beach is one of the most wonderful places to hike. But danger lurks where the tides come in to the base of cliffs and headlands. Never attempt to hike around a point or headland on an incoming tide. Use overland trails where they exist. People have lost their lives thinking that they could beat the water. Always carry a tide table or copy down the tide times. Tides, too, can move logs that can kill.
- See Backcountry Considerations.
- See Backcountry Emergencies.
- NPS News Updates.
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