Olympic National Park

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!

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WEATHER INFO

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.

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DIRECTIONS INFO

Happy Valley, Oregon

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Olympic

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.

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INFORMATION

South Shore Quinault Road Closed Outside of Park Boundary

South Shore Road – which is maintained by Jefferson County – is closed due to a major wash-out. The North Fork Trailhead and Campground can be reached via N Shore Rd.

CAUTION

Hurricane Ridge Rd will close at 5:00pm on 10/17/25

The Hurricane Ridge Road will close at 5:00pm on 10/17/25 due to incoming winter weather.

INFORMATION

Temporary bridge on North Shore Quinault Rd to be removed on 10/23/25

Olympic National Park crews will remove a temporary bridge on the North Shore Quinault Road on October 23, 2025 for the winter. The temporary bridge will likely not withstand winter weather conditions. The Graves Creek area will be inaccessible to vehicle traffic due to the bridge removal and South Shore Rd closure. See alert.

DANGER

Staircase and Surrounding Wilderness Areas Closed due to Bear Gulch Fire

For a full list of closed trails and campsites, visit our Fire Conditions and Updates page. For fire news releases and maps, visit the Bear Gulch Fire InciWeb page.

CAUTION

Wildland Fire near Constance Pass Trail

On September 6, Olympic Interagency Fire crews discovered a lightning-caused fire start approximately 0.5 miles southeast of the Sunnybrook Wilderness Campsite in Olympic National Park. The fire – now named the Sunnybrook Meadow Fire - currently covers 1/10 of an acre in the Daniel J. Evans Wilderness. There are no closures or threats to public safety or infrastructure at this time.

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Rialto Beach - Mora Road Repair Will Require Single-Lane Traffic, Up to 20-minute Delays

Starting on September 9, crews will stabilize and repair Mora Road - the road to Rialto Beach. The work will require single-lane traffic through the 0.25-mile work zone and may result in 20-minute delays.

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