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Before Your Visit
Call the recorded Road & Weather line at 360-565-3131 to check the current status of roads and campgrounds and for weather information.
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Visitor Information
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Wilderness Information Center
(360) 565-3100
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Road & Weather Hotline (recording)
(360) 565-3131
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Olympic National Park Visitor Center & Wilderness Information Center
Visitor Center: Open daily from 9 am - 4 pm (except Thanksgiving, December 24, and Christmas Day) for visitor information and to answer phones (360-565-3130) and emails. Restrooms are open during business hours and located outside of the main building.
Wilderness Information Center: Staff are available in person, by email, or phone daily (except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day) at 360-565-3100. Bear canisters are available for lending on a limited basis.
Hurricane Ridge
Hurricane Ridge Road is closed due to snow. The road will reopen when conditions permit.
The Heart o' the Hills campground is open.
Hurricane Hill Road (1.5 miles, not suitable for RVs or buses) beyond the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area is closed due to Hurricane Ridge Road being closed.
Obstruction Point Road is closed for the season. Not suitable for RVs, trailers, or buses.
2026 Construction Plans
A major rehabilitation project will replace an aging water system and upgrade utilities in the Hurricane Ridge developed area.
Construction will continue in the main parking lot. As required by policy, archaeologists will be on site to survey ground disturbing activities. Portable restrooms and a temporary water system will be installed and used as needed. No potable water will be available on Hurricane Ridge. Asphalt patching and road striping may require temporary, rolling closures.
Elwha Valley
Although the Elwha/Olympic Hot Springs Road is closed to vehicles at the Madison Falls parking area due to a road washout, the road is open to pedestrians, stock, bicyclists, and pets on leash. A toilet is open at the Madison Falls Trailhead, but no further facilities are available beyond the gate. Please pack out all trash.
Lake Crescent
The Lake Crescent area is open. This includes the Barnes Point area and restrooms as well as Bovee’s Meadow picnic area, Marymere Falls and Moments in Time trailheads. The Storm King and Fairholme boat launches are open. North Shore Picnic Area on Camp David Jr. Road is open.
Storm King Ranger Station is closed for the season.
Spruce Railroad Trail is open from both trailheads: Lyre River/East Beach Road on the east end and North Shore Picnic Area/Camp David Jr. Road on the west end.
Fairholme Campground is closed. Reservations required May 15 - September 29, 2026. Reservations available at recreation.gov.
La Poel Picnic Area is open.
Lake Crescent Lodge is open. Updates for operations are available on the concessioner's website.
Log Cabin Resort, RV & Campground is closed. Please see the concessioner's website for specific information on available services and operating hours.
Fairholme Store is closed. See the concessioner's website for details.
Sol Duc Valley
The Sol Duc area, including Sol Duc-Hot Springs Road is open.
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort is open for the summer.
Sol Duc Hot Springs RV Park and Campground is open. Reservations available for March 20, 2026 - November 1, 2026 at recreation.gov. First-come, first-served sites may be available; check in at the Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort front desk for availability.
Ozette
The Ozette area is currently open. The Ozette Campground (primitive) is open but often closes in the winter due to flooding. All campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please check with the Washington State Department of Transportation before traveling, as SR 112 has been subject to frequent closure and/or detours resulting from recent flooding and landslides.
Mora
Mora Road is open.
Mora Campground is open. Reservations required May 15 - September 20, 2026. Reservations available at recreation.gov.
Kalaloch
The Kalaloch area is open.
Kalaloch Ranger Station is closed for the season. Passport stamps can be found at Kalaloch Lodge when the ranger station is closed.
Kalaloch Campground is open. Reservations are required May 15 - September 20, 2026. Reservations available at recreation.gov.
South Beach Campground is closed for the season.
The Kalaloch Lodge and The Mercantile are open. Please see concessioner website for specific information on available services and operating hours.
Hoh Rain Forest
The Hoh Rain Forest area, including trails, parking areas, and restrooms, is open.
- Parking at the Hoh Rain Forest is limited in summer. We recommend arriving before 8 am or after 5 pm to avoid long (up to 2 hours) wait times at the entrance station.
The Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center is open Friday through Sunday from 9 am to 4:30 pm through October 31st.
Hoh Campground is open. Reservations required June 12 - September 6, 2026. Reservations available at recreation.gov.
Check our Visiting in Summer page for more information on planning your trip.
Quinault Rain Forest
The July Creek Picnic Area is open.
The Quinault Rain Forest Ranger Station is closed for the season.
North Fork Road is open. North Fork Campground (primitive) is open. North Fork Road is a narrow, winding, gravel road and not recommended for RVs or trailers.
Graves Creek Road and Graves Creek Campground are open. RVs and trailers are prohibited on Graves Creek Road. The temporary bridge connecting Quinault North Shore Road and South Shore Road has been removed for the winter season. Throughout the winter season, travelers will be able to access the Graves Creek area via South Shore Road.
Lake Quinault Lodge is within Olympic National Forest. There are three Olympic National Forest campgrounds on the south side of the lake.
Queets Rain Forest
Lower Queets Road is open. Upper Queets Road and Queets Campground (primitive) are open.
Note: The Upper and Lower Queets roads and Queets Campground are subject to close on short notice for safety due to hazardous weather. Call the recorded Road & Weather line at 360-565-3131 to check current status and area information.
Staircase
The Staircase developed area - including the Staircase Rapids Loop trail, campground, ranger station, and other facilites - is open. All other trails remain closed. Learn more on our Fire Conditions and Updates page.
Flush toilets and drinking water are available during the summer season only.
Road access to Staircase is via Forest Service Road 24, a gravel road along Lake Cushman. Olympic National Forest - Lake Cushman Area (usda.gov)
Wilderness Camping Permits
All Wilderness Camping Permits must be obtained in advance. Trailhead permits are not available. Wilderness Camping Permits are reservable online at Recreation.gov through the Olympic National Park Wilderness Permit page prior to the planned trip or over the phone. If you have questions, Wilderness Information Center staff are available via email at OLYM_WIC@nps.gov or by phone at (360) 565-3100 - option 4. For more information, visit the Wilderness Backpacking Reservations page.
