![]() Sarah Bouska, NPS Notices
DescriptionEcosystem type: Coastal Forest and ocean beach CampingPermits/Reservations: Obtain permits in person at the Wilderness Information Center (WIC) in Port Angeles or at the South Shore Lake Quinault Ranger Station. Call for hours. Before your trip, contact the WIC at (360)565-3100. If you are hiking south of Shi Shi beach & camping, reservations are required May 1 through September 30. Special ConcernsLeave No Trace of your stay to protect vegetation and prevent further camping restrictions from being imposed. Camp in preexisting sites or on sand to prevent damage to vegetation. Do not build driftwood furniture; leave the wilderness wild. Campfires: At Shi Shi Beach, protect coastal forest by burning driftwood only. Utilize existing fire rings or build fires on the beach to protect tree roots in forested sites. Wildlife Precautions: Due to the ingenuity of raccoons and other wildlife in obtaining human food, as of May 2013, all food, garbage, and scented items must be stored—overnight and when unattended—in park-approved Bear Canisters along the entire Olympic National Park Wilderness Coast. Buckets or other hard-sided containers are no longer permitted. Bear canisters can be rented from the WIC in Port Angeles. ![]() NPS Safety
![]() Sarah Bouska, NPS ![]() Sarah Bouska, NPS ![]() Sarah Bouska, NPS ![]() Build small driftwood fires on the beach and not in forested sites. This can damage tree roots. Sarah Bouska, NPS ![]() Bryan Bell, NPS |
Last updated: August 29, 2019