• Olympic: Three Parks in One

    Olympic

    National Park Washington

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  • Changes to Visitor Services Due to Sequestration

    Due to mandatory, across the board budget cuts, some visitor services at Olympic National Park have changed. See the Plan Your Visit section for more information.

  • Hurricane Ridge Road Closure for guard-rail work

    Tueday, June 18 (6:00 AM - 11:00 AM)

  • Olympic Hot Springs Road Closed

    The Elwha Valley's Olympic Hot Springs Road is closed to public entry beyond the Altair Campground during removal of the Glines Canyon Dam. Olympic Hot Springs is not accessible from the Elwha.

  • Elwha River Closures

    Boating is prohibited on the Elwha River between Upper Lake Mills Trail and Altair Campground.

Three Parks in One

Olympic National Park is a land of beauty and variety.  A day's exploration can take you from breathtaking mountain vistas with meadows of wildflowers to colorful ocean tidepools.  Nestled in the valleys are some of the largest remnants of ancient forests left in the country.  Olympic is like three magical parks in one.  Take some time to explore its many faces!

Features

  • Current Conditions

    Current Conditions

    Wind, flooding, snow, and construction can affect park roads and facilities during any time of year. Check here for the latest information.

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  • 75th Anniversary

    75th Anniversary

    Olympic is commemorating its 75th year as a National Park. Come celebrate with us!

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  • Elwha River Restoration

    Elwha River Restoration

    Click here for a blog with the latest news, webcam views, webisodes, and more about the historic and exciting restoration of the Elwha River.

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  • Hey Kids!

    Hey Kids!

    We've got a whole section of our park website just for you! Come and check it out.

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  • The Bugler

    Park Newspaper

    Click below for the latest PDF edition of the park newspaper, the Bugler (file size is approximately 15mb).

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  • Volunteer

    Volunteering

    There are many different ways to contribute your time and skills to Olympic National Park.

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  • Calendar

    Schedule of Events

    Check here for ranger programs and other events going on at Olympic NP!

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  • Hiking and Backpacking

    Hiking and Backpacking

    Experience the wilderness forest, coast, and mountains of Olympic National Park on foot! Click here for details on hiking and backpacking.

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  • Wildland Fire Management

    Wildland Fire Management

    Fire plays an important role in the park's forest ecosystems. Learn more about active fires, fire ecology, history, and policy here.

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Did You Know?

rocky beach

Olympic National Park protects 73 miles of wild Pacific coast. Tidepools, sandy beaches and rocky cliffs can all be found here.