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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.
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Elwha River Closures
Boating is prohibited on the Elwha River from Upper Lake Mills Trail downstream to the Highway 112 bridge, except for the stretch between Altair Campground and the Highway 101 bridge.
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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.
National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
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America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Series
The former Golden Age, Golden Eagle and Golden Access Passes were replaced in January 2007 with a new series of interagency passes called the America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. All National Parks Passes, Golden Eagle, Golden Eagle Hologram, Golden Access and Golden Age passports will continue to be honored according to the provisions of the pass. Paper Golden Age and Access Passports may be exchanged free of charge for a new plastic pass.
America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass - Annual Pass - Cost $80.
America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass - Senior Pass - Cost $10.
America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass - Access Pass - Free.
America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass - Volunteer Pass - Free. For more information and FAQ's regarding the America the Beautiful Pass series, please visit http://www.nps.gov/fees_passes.htm. The following passes have been discontinued and replaced by the America the Beautiful Pass series: Golden Eagle Passport and National Parks Pass and Golden Eagle Hologram Golden Age Passport Golden Access Passport |
Did You Know?
That endemic Olympic snow moles are scurrying beneath this blanket of snow? Olympic National Park's Hurricane Ridge is blanketed with over ten feet of snow for most of the winter, providing water for summer and protection for snow moles in winter.