Visitor Centers

Open daily year-round; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Hours vary according to season. Call (360) 565-3130 for current hours.
Visitor information, exhibits about Olympic's natural and cultural history, hands-on "Discovery Room" for kids, Passport stamping station, award-winning orientation film "Mosaic of Diversity" (25 minutes) shown upon request, bookstore, two short nature trails.

Wilderness Information Center

Olympic National Park Visitor Center, 3002 Mount Angeles Road, Port Angeles, WA 98362
Phone: (360) 565-3100.

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

About 17 miles south of Port Angeles, up the Hurricane Ridge Road

The Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center burned down on May 7, 2023. The area, including Hurricane Ridge Road past Heart of the Hills entrance station, is closed. Learn more here.

Hoh Rain Forest, approximately 31 miles south of Forks off Highway 101
18113 Upper Hoh Rd., Forks, WA 98331
Phone: (360) 565-3000

Open daily in summer; Friday - Sunday in the off-season and closed January/February. Hours vary according to season.
Visitor information, exhibits, Passport stamping station, bookstore. Two self-guided nature trails and the Hoh River Trail start near the visitor center. Guided walks and talks are offered during the summer. Wilderness Camping Permits should be picked up at a Wilderness Information Center.
No food service is available in the Hoh Rain Forest and the closest gas station is 31 miles away.