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Olympic National Park
Visitor Centers
Group leaving ONP visitor center

Henry Meyer

The visitor centers serve as great resources for those looking to explore the park.

Olympic National Park Visitor Center
3002 Mount Angeles Road, Port Angeles, WA 98362
Phone (360) 565-3130

Open daily. Hours vary according to season. 
Visitor information, exhibits about Olympic's natural and cultural history, hands-on "Discovery Room" for kids, award-winning orientation film (25 minutes) shown on request. Two nature trails; one accessible with some assistance.

Wilderness Information Center (Backcountry Permit Office)
Inside Olympic National Park Visitor Center at 3002 Mount Angeles Road, Port Angeles, WA 98362 Phone: (360) 565-3100.

Open daily. Hours vary according to season.
Information and trip planning advice for all wilderness users, including current trail reports, safety, weather and Leave No Trace tips. Wilderness Camping Permits and "bear canisters" available. Email the Wilderness Information Center or call (360)565-3100.

Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center
Hurricane Ridge, about 17 miles south of Port Angeles

Open daily in summer; open whenever Hurricane Ridge Road is open during remainder of year.
Visitor information, exhibits about Olympic's mountain habitats, 20-minute orientation film shown on request. Guided walks and talks are offered during the summer; guided snowshoe walks on winter weekends. Nearby short trails, often snow-covered well into May, are accessible with assistance. Snack bar and gift shop on Visitor Center's lower level.

Forks NPS/USFS Recreation Information Center
551 S Forks Avenue (Highway 101), Forks, WA 98331

Phone: (360)374-5877

Open daily 9:00am to 4:00pm in summer, Friday-Sunday in spring and fall, closed in winter. 

Visitor information and exhibits about visiting the Olympic Peninsula's "West End", including Olympic National Park coastal and rainforest areas. Wilderness use permits and animal resistant food containers available. 

Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center
Hoh Rain Forest, approximately 31 miles south of Forks off Highway 101
Phone: (360) 374-6925

Open Daily in summer; open Friday-Sunday remainder of year. Hours vary according to season. 

Visitor information, exhibits about Olympic's temperate rain forests. Self-guided nature trails; one accessible with some assistance. Wilderness use permits and animal resistant food containers available.

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Did You Know?
Did you know that in 1988, Congress designated 95% of Olympic National Park as Wilderness. The Olympic Wilderness is a part of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
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Last Updated: November 19, 2010 at 10:43 MST