Olympic National Park • Washington

A herd of elk crossing a river.

Orange sea stars on a rocky coast.

Hikers sit and watch the sun set behind snow-capped mountains.

Fresh snow atop the Olympic Mountains.

Large trees and ferns

With its incredible range of precipitation and elevation, diversity is the hallmark of Olympic National Park. Encompassing nearly a million acres, the park protects a vast wilderness, thousands of years of human history, and several distinctly different ecosystems, including glacier-capped mountains, old-growth temperate rain forests, and over 70 miles of wild coastline. Come explore!

A herd of Roosevelt Elk cross a river in Olympic.
NPS Photo/Jon Preston

Ocher sea stars rest on the rocks during a low tide on one of Olympic's beaches.
NPS Photo/Bill Baccus

Backpackers stop to enjoy a spectacular sunset in Olympic's high country.
NPS Photo

A fresh layer of snow covers Hurricane Ridge in the Olympic Mountains.
NPS Photo/Dave Turner

Large trees and ferns inhabit the temperate forests of Olympic.
NPS Photo

Hours and seasons

Reservations and timed entry

Fees and passes

Black bear on grassy field

A wildlife sighting can be the highlight of your trip, but do you know the best ways to stay safe?

Firefighters wearing helmets and yellow shirts crouch as a helicopter lands on a dirt road.

A smiling woman with wavy red hair and glasses in a national park uniform extends a map toward you

Applications close October 26 - apply today! Select Clearwater, Forks, Hoodsport, and Port Angeles for Olympic jobs.

A man in a wheelchair and woman walking on a paved trail on a hillside.

Detailed trail descriptions, information on service animals and ASL interpreters, getting an Access Pass, and more!

A credit card-shaped plastic pass with mountains on it and "America the Beautiful, Annual pass"

Learn more about entrance fees, America the Beautiful passes, and how you can buy a pass online.

Ruby beach on a sunny day.

Don't get trapped by a rising tide! Learn how to stay safe on Olympic's beaches here.

Ranger leading a walk and talk at Hurricane Ridge.

Explore Olympic's diverse ecosystems and history with a ranger during scheduled programs.

A dirt road along a mountainside.

Check the status of any road in the park

Mountain panorama under sunny skies, and a foreground hillside with patchy snow.

Webcams are a great way to see current conditions.

A black and white border collie posts with a park ranger flat hat.

Before you bring your pet, read through our BARK rules and learn how to become a BARK ranger!

A building on a hillside with a mountain vista beyond at sunset.

We are entering the first stage of planning for a new facility on Hurricane Ridge.

Hiker rests along a mountain trail.

With almost a million acres of wilderness, Olympic offers many backpacking options.

Bow of a kayak on a lake.

Boat safe, and keep invasive species out with new boat cleaning stations at lake boat launches!

A painting of a massive mountain glacier, its meltwaters feeding into a river that flows to the sea.

Terminus is a virtual volunteer art exhibit dedicated to the glaciers of Olympic National Park.

Snow blankets mountains and trees in Olympic National Park.

There's so much to do at Olympic National Park in the winter! Learn more here.

Last updated: October 20, 2026

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600 E. Park Avenue
Port Angeles, WA 98362

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360 565-3130

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