Hurricane Ridge: Post-Fire

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Entry Details to Hurricane Ridge

Winter weekend operations have begun at Hurricane Ridge, with temporary facilities in place! Check our Alerts page for updates on when and if the road opens (weather permitting), and see details here on this year's operations.

 

Hurricane Ridge Frequently Asked Questions:

Are there public restrooms on Hurricane Ridge?

Yes, restrooms and trash bins are available.

Is drinking water available?

No, visitors should fill water bottles before they drive up Hurricane Ridge Road.

Can I purchase food and souveneirs?

No. The temporary trailers provide safe bathrooms, but cannot support gift shops or commercial kitchens.

How can I help? I want to donate to help rebuild the lodge.

Thank you for supporting Olympic National Park! Washington’s National Park Fund, the park's official philanthropic partner, has established a Fire Relief Fund.

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Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge Fire

At 4:30 p.m. on May 7, 2023, a law enforcement ranger on patrol reported that the 12,201 square foot Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge, a popular visitor center destination in Olympic National Park, was fully engulfed in flames. Both Clallam County Fire District 2 and Port Angeles Fire Department responded to the fire. By the time the crews arrived the building had collapsed to the foundation.

The structure was described as a complete loss. The building was built in the 1950s and housed interpretive exhibits upstairs and a gift shop and small café run by Aramark, a park concessioner. In the wintertime, the concessioner rented out snowshoes and skis. The majority of the contents of the building had been removed before the start of the rehabilitation work.