Olympic 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!
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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

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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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PARK CLOSURE

Graves Creek Road Construction Begins, Expected to Reopen by June 1

Park road crews have begun repairing an eroded section of Graves Creek Road at mile 4.1. Repairs are expected to be complete by June 1. The road is currently open to pedestrian and bicycle traffic.

PARK CLOSURE

Hurricane Hill Road Closed Mon-Thurs Through June 30

Due to a water system rehabilitation project, Hurricane Hill Road will be closed Monday-Thursday through June 30. The road will reopen every Friday-Sunday as long as all vehicles continue to clear the area by Sunday evening and do not impede construction activities on Monday morning. Hurricane Ridge Road will remain open throughout the construction period. See the Hurricane Ridge section on the Alerts and Conditions page for more information.

PARK CLOSURE

Staircase, Adjacent Wilderness Areas Closed due to Bear Gulch Fire Impacts

Park crews have been removing hazard trees and repairing infrastructure. The Staircase developed area will reopen when multiple safety, infrastructure, and visitor services goals are met within Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest. For a full list of closed trails and campsites, visit our Fire Conditions and Updates page.

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INFORMATION

South Shore Quinault Road Washed Out Beyond Park Boundary

South Shore Road – which is maintained by Jefferson County – is closed due to a major wash-out. For more information, visit the Jefferson County website.

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