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

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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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Hurricane Ridge Road Status 4/19/26 10:01am

Hurricane Ridge Road is open to the tunnels (MP8) on the Hurricane Ridge Road. The road is closed to vehicle traffic above the tunnels due to snow and rocks on the road. During the period of March 31 through April 30, Hurricane Ridge Road may open or close depending on road conditions, and weather. Check back here or call 360-565-3131 for updates.

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Graves Creek Road Closed Until Repairs Complete

Graves Creek Road will reopen to vehicles after park road crews repair an eroded section at mile 4.1. To ensure equipment can move to and from the work site, vehicles may not park along the road during construction.

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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.

PARK CLOSURE

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

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

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