Olympic National Park
922,651
Acres
3.5 million/year
Annual Visitors
$30
Entry Fee
June through September
Best Time to Visit
National Park Service
National Park
Olympic was established on June 29, 1938. The park encompasses three distinct ecosystems: temperate rainforest receiving up to 12 feet of rain annually, 73 miles of wild Pacific coastline, and glacier-covered alpine peaks rising to nearly 8,000 feet.
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When to Visit Olympic
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Jan
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57°
Low
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Feb
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Mar
70°
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Apr
59°
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May
47°
18°
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Jun Best
38°
8°
Heavy
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Jul Best
35°
5°
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Open
Aug Best
38°
8°
Peak
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Sep Best
47°
18°
Heavy
Open
Oct
59°
32°
Moderate
Open
Nov
70°
44°
Light
Partial
Dec
79°
54°
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Campgrounds in Olympic
Deer Park Campground
$15/nightAt 5,400 feet in elevation, Deer Park boasts mountain views and starry skies. With a steep and winding gravel access road, Deer Park is not...
Fairholme Campground
$24/nightNeighboring Lake Crescent, Fairholme includes lakeside campsites and a nearby boat launch.
Reserve a SiteGraves Creek Campground
$20/nightLocated in the Quinault Rain Forest, relax near a serene stream at Graves Creek Campground.
Heart O' the Hills Campground
$24/nightSurrounded by old growth forest, Heart O' the Hills offers summer ranger programs and great family fun
Hoh Campground
$24/nightSurround yourself with moss and ancient trees in this temperate rain forest. Hoh campground offers summer ranger programs and some riverside campsites along the Hoh...
Reserve a SiteKalaloch Campround
$24/nightOceanside camp at Kalaloch with some sites overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Online reservations accepted for peak season. Check recreation.gov for current season dates. All sites...
Reserve a SiteMora Campground
$24/nightSituated in a coastal forest, some sites offer views views of the Quillayute River. Mora is located two miles from Rialto Beach.
Reserve a SiteNorth Fork Campground
$20/nightSurrounded by temperate rain forest, this small and remote campground is a great spot for campers seeking solitude.
Ozette Campground
$20/nightAdjacent to Lake Ozette, this small campground is great for those that enjoy lakeside camping and water activities
Queets Campground
$15/nightRelax in this secluded campground near the Queets River. This campground is only accessible from the Upper Queets River Road due to a past mudslide
South Beach Campground
$15/nightPositioned on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, South Beach offers panoramic ocean views and beach access.
Staircase Campground
$20/nightCamp near the Skokomish River and enjoy old-growth forest at Staircase. Summer ranger programs and riverside campsites available.
Reserve a SiteTrip Essentials
Gear and guides we recommend for Olympic. Affiliate links help support our work.
Trail Map
Olympic National Geographic Trails Illustrated
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Guidebook
Olympic field guide with trail details and planning info
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Hotels Near Olympic
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America the Beautiful Pass
$80/year. Covers entrance fees at all 2,000+ federal recreation sites.
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Bear Spray
Required carry in grizzly country. Practice the quick-draw before you need it.
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Water Shoes
Quick-drying grip for shorelines, narrows, and river crossings.
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Dry Bag
Keep your phone, camera, and spare clothes dry near water.
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Getting to Olympic
Gateway Towns
- Port Angeles, WA
- Forks, WA
- Quinault, WA
- Sequim, WA
Nearest Airports
- SEA Seattle-Tacoma International 95 mi
- CLM William R. Fairchild (Port Angeles) 6 mi
Olympic Map
VC Visitor Center
CG Campground
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