News Release

Olympic National Park Modifies Operations to Implement Local Health Guidance

All coastal areas of the park are now closed to visitors

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News Release Date: April 10, 2020

Contact: Penny Wagner, 360-565-3005

Port Angeles, WA – Olympic National Park is announcing additional modifications to operations in response to guidance from local county health departments on the Olympic Peninsula and supported by the City of Forks.  The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, partners, and local communities is our number one priority. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic.

In an effort to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), all coastal areas of Olympic National Park are now closed to all park visitors until further notice. The coastal area closures include all parking areas, trails, beaches, and facilities at Kalaloch, Mora, and Ozette. We will notify the public when we resume full operations and provide updates on our website and social media channels.  

The NPS encourages people to take advantage of the many digital tools already available to explore Olympic National Park. Check out the park webcams and educational resources available to explore on the webpage to help you stay connected to your national park.

Updates about NPS operations will be posted on www.nps.gov/coronavirus.