Park Closure:Staircase, Adjacent Wilderness Areas Closed due to Bear Gulch Fire Impacts
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Park Closure:Ozette Campground Closed
Information:Hurricane Ridge Road Status Saturday 2/14 10:35am
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Olympic National Park

Olympic

Moderate Washington

Search for missing person in Sol Duc Valley shifts to clue-responsive, limited continuous phase

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Dec 17, 2025

Olympic National Park invites the public to share design ideas for future Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge

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Dec 17, 2025

Low returns of wild steelhead trout at Olympic National Park prompt sport fishing pause in Queets River

Due to the low forecasted return of wild steelhead trout, the Queets River will temporarily close to...

Dec 16, 2025
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Overview

Olympic National Park is located in Washington and welcomes millions of visitors each year.

A view from the top of a mountain with trees and mountains in the background.

Deer Park Campground

Sites available

$15Walk-in only
A campsite with a picnic table. Beyond the trees, glittering turquoise water.

Fairholme Campground

Sites available

RestroomsWater
$24 Reserve
A campsite with a picnic table among tall trees.

Graves Creek Campground

Sites available

$20Walk-in only
A campsite with picnic table among tall trees.

Heart O' the Hills Campground

Sites available

RestroomsWater
$24Walk-in only
A campsite with picnic table surrounded by mossy trees and ferns.

Hoh Campground

Sites available

RestroomsWater
$24 Reserve
A campsite with a picnic table and tent, overlooking the ocean.

Kalaloch Campround

Sites available

RestroomsWater
$24 Reserve
A campsite with picnic table among very tall trees.

Mora Campground

Sites available

RestroomsWater
$24 Reserve
A campsite with picnic table nestled among conifer trees and ferns.

North Fork Campground

Sites available

$20Walk-in only
A grassy campsite with picnic table.

Ozette Campground

Sites available

Restrooms
$20Walk-in only
A campground with a fire pit and picnic tables among conifer trees, beside a rushing river.

Queets Campground

Sites available

$15Walk-in only
Picnic tables on a bluff overlooking the ocean.

South Beach Campground

Sites available

$15Walk-in only
A riverside campsite with many large, yellow maple leaves.

Staircase Campground

Sites available

RestroomsWater
$20 Reserve
A trail leads through an old growth forest surrounded by ferns.
Front-Country Hiking

Walk the Moments in Time Trail

Take a peaceful stroll at Barnes Point on Lake Crescent on the Moments in Time Trail.

15-30 MinutesWinter, Spring
A salmon jumping up a waterfall.
Wildlife Watching

Watch for Salmon at Salmon Cascades

In the late summer and early fall, salmon can be seen leaping from Salmon Cascades on the Sol Duc Ri...

15-45 MinutesSpring, Summer
A deer with antlers in velvet grazes on a mountain hillside, backlit by sunset.
Wildlife Watching

Observe Animals at Olympic National Park

In the park, we humans are privileged to be visitors to wild animals' home. We can treat their home ...

Reservation Required
A trailhead with a sign that reads "Peabody Creek Trail."
Front-Country Hiking

Take a Short Hike Near the Visitor Center

Near the Olympic National Park Visitor Center, two short loop hikes take visitors through peaceful, ...

15-30 MinutesWinter, Spring
A waterfall rushes over mossy rocks to a pond below.
Front-Country Hiking

See Madison Falls

Madison Falls is a stunning 60-foot waterfall near the Elwha River. It's also one of the most access...

5-15 MinutesWinter, Spring
A person walks along a rocky beach.
Front-Country Hiking

Go to the Beach

A trip to the Olympic Coast is sure to be memorable! Olympic National Park contains several beach ar...

Winter, Spring
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A sun dirt trail among tall trees and sun dappled moss

Ancient Groves Main Trailhead

Point of Interest

At just 0.6 miles (1 km), this lovely loop trail is a bit of peace just off the Sol Duc Hot Springs Road. Within moments...

A dirt path in a mossy forest of tall trees.

Ancient Groves Trail, Secondary Trailhead

Point of Interest

At just 0.6 miles (1 km), this lovely loop trail is a bit of peace just off the Sol Duc Hot Springs Road. Within moments...

A black and white symbol for trailhead with a figure of a person with a walking stick and backpack.

Aurora Ridge Trailhead

Point of Interest

This trail is a starting point for overnight backpacking trips. Visit nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/wic.htm to plan a backp...

A beach stretches into the distance, white surf gently lapping at its sands and driftwood.

Beach 1 Trailhead

Point of Interest

A trail through Sitka spruce trees, many of them with large, knobby burls, leads to this less-visited beach north of Sou...

A rocky beach with huge, sun-bleached drift logs.

Beach 2 Trailhead

Point of Interest

Parking is VERY limited for Beach 2, so if spaces are full, choose another beach rather than parking unsafely along High...

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