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Olympic National Park
Operating Hours & Seasons
 

Olympic National Park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, although some roads, campgrounds and other visitor facilities close in winter.  Emergency situations including flooding, blowdowns or wildland fire may also close areas temporarily. 

Call (360) 565-3131 for recorded road information.

A record-setting storm hit western Washington on December 3, 2007 with high winds, heavy rain and flooding.  Like the rest of the region, Olympic is working to clear debris, make repairs and reopen roads and facilities.  Click here for current road closure information.

Complete listing, with opening and closing dates, of park roads, campgrounds, visitor centers and ranger stations.

 
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Did You Know?
Olympic National Park protects the largest unmanaged herd of Roosevelt elk in the world. Olympic was almost named "Elk National Park" and was established in part to protect these stately animals.

Last Updated: July 16, 2008 at 16:55 EST