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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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.

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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. For more information, visit the Jefferson County website.

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Temporary Bridge on North Shore Quinault Rd Removed for Winter

A temporary bridge on the North Shore Quinault Road was removed for the winter on October 23, 2025. The bridge will be reinstalled next spring as conditions allow. The Graves Creek area cannot be accessed via South Shore Road due to a washout beyond the national park boundary.

CAUTION

Hurricane Ridge Rd Winter Season Status: Closed 11/13/25

Hurricane Ridge Road is closed today, November 13, 2025. Through November 28, 2025, the road's status is weather dependent and updated daily.

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