Olympic National Park Wilderness Information Centers

Notices:

• Wilderness backpacking permits are required for every backpacking trip within the park, year-round. See our Wilderness Trip Planner page for more information.

• Bear canisters are required for any overnight stay in the wilderness of Olympic National Park.

  • We highly encourage wilderness users to provide their own bear canisters, though, they are available for loan from Wilderness Information Centers during business hours. While we do have a large supply of canisters, we occasionally run out over exceptionally busy weekends.

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Port Angeles Wilderness Information Center (year-round)

• Current Hours: Open daily 9 AM - 4 PM
• Operating Season: Open year round, closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
• Phone Number: [phone]. We appreciate your patience during the summer season when our call volume is the highest. See website for Wilderness Reservations.
• E-mail Address: e-mail us (we reply to wilderness/backpacking related questions)
• Physical Location: Olympic National Park Visitor Center, 3002 Mount Angeles Road, Port Angeles, WA 98362
• Mailing Address: Olympic National Park, WIC, 600 East Park Avenue, Port Angeles, WA 98362.
• Directions:
  • Heading West: Follow U.S. Highway 101 into Port Angeles. As you approach Race St., you will see a large brown sign for Hurricane Ridge/Olympic National Park Visitor Center. Turn left onto Race Street and drive 1 mile to the Olympic National Park Visitor Center.
  • Heading East: Follow U.S. Highway 101 into Port Angeles and take a slight right on E Lauridsen Blvd. In 0.8 miles take a right on S. Race St. continue onto Mount Angeles Rd to the Olympic National Park Visitor Center.

 

Quinault Rainforest Ranger Station (seasonal)

• Current Hours: Closed for the 2025 season Bear Canister return bin is available year round
• Operating Season: Memorial Day weekend through the end of September
• Phone Number: [phone]
• Location: Quinault Rain Forest Ranger Station - 913 North Shore Road, Amanda Park, WA 98526.
• Directions: Heading East or West: Traveling on U.S. Highway 101, turn onto the North Shore Quinault Road. Follow the road for approximately 5 miles and turn left at the sign for the Quinault Rain Forest Ranger Station.

 

Services Provided

• Wilderness backpacking permits for all of Olympic National Park.

• Advance reservations for limited use wilderness areas within Olympic National Park.

• Wilderness trip planning assistance (trail information, trail conditions, safety concerns).

• Wilderness education (Leave No Trace, food storage, safety).

• Bear Canisters are available for loan.

• Discover Your Northwest (Port Angeles) sells topographic maps, guide books, and field guides.