Olympic National Park

About Olympic

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!

From the National Park Service.

Entrance fees

Park annual pass

The Olympic National Park Annual Pass costs $55 and is good for entry into the park for one year from the month of purchase. Passes can be purchased at Olympic National Park visitor centers and entrance stations.

Reservations

NPS lists no entry reservation for this park as of October 26, 2026. Campgrounds and tours may still need booking.

Weather and seasons

Summers 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 winters are mild at lower elevation, snowfall can be heavy in the mountains. It is common for different weather conditions to exist within the park at the same time. At any time of year, visitors should come prepared for a variety of conditions.

Hours

Olympic National Park is open 24 hours a day year-round, although some roads, campgrounds and facilities are open seasonally.

Getting there

You 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 around Olympic National Park. From Olympia: take I-5 to Hwy 101 From Tacoma: take State Route 16 to Bremerton; take State Route 3 north from Bremerton to State Route 104. From Washington/Oregon Coast connect to Hwy 101 in Aberdeen.

Campgrounds

• Deer Park CampgroundFirst come, first served
• Fairholme CampgroundBook on Recreation.gov
• Graves Creek CampgroundFirst come, first served
• Heart O' the Hills CampgroundFirst come, first served
• Hoh CampgroundBook on Recreation.gov
• Kalaloch CamproundBook on Recreation.gov
• Mora CampgroundBook on Recreation.gov
• North Fork CampgroundFirst come, first served
• Ozette CampgroundFirst come, first served
• Queets CampgroundFirst come, first served
• South Beach CampgroundFirst come, first served
• Staircase CampgroundBook on Recreation.gov

Webcams

• Hurricane Ridge
• Hurricane Ridge Parking Lot

Visitor centers

• Kalaloch Ranger Station
• Olympic National Park Visitor Center
• Quinault Rain Forest Ranger Station
• Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center
• Hurricane Ridge Visitor Contact Station

Alerts

• Danger: Bat Tests Positive for Rabies, Visitors Urged to Report Potential Contact
• Caution: Staircase Developed Area is Open, Use Caution in Burned Areas

As of October 26, 2026. Current alerts on nps.gov

Sources

Olympic National Park fees on nps.gov. Prices, park information and photos from the NPS Data API, checked October 26, 2026. Photos credited to the National Park Service.