A herd of elk crossing a river.

National Park

Olympic National Park

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Info

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!

Park Photos

A herd of elk crossing a river.
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A herd of Roosevelt Elk cross a river in Olympic.

Credit: NPS Photo/Jon Preston

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

Activities

Biking
Road Biking
Camping
Backcountry Camping
Car or Front Country Camping
Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)
Group Camping
RV Camping
Climbing
Mountain Climbing
Picnicking
Hiking
Backcountry Hiking
Front-Country Hiking
Horse Trekking
Horse Camping (see also camping)
Boating
Fishing
Freshwater Fishing
Fly Fishing
Saltwater Fishing
Paddling
Canoeing
Kayaking
Tubing
Snow Tubing
Skiing
Surfing
Swimming
Pool Swimming
Freshwater Swimming
Saltwater Swimming
Guided Tours
Self-Guided Tours - Auto
Hands-On
Citizen Science
Arts and Crafts
Junior Ranger Program
Museum Exhibits
Bookstore and Park Store
Astronomy
Stargazing
Wildlife Watching
Birdwatching
Park Film
Cross-Country Skiing
Downhill Skiing
Snow Play
Snowshoeing
Food
Dining
Volunteer Vacation
Shopping
Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Fees

Passes

Operating Hours

Olympic National Park is open 24 hours a day year-round, although some roads, campgrounds and facilities are open seasonally.

DayHours
Friday
All Day
Monday
All Day
Sunday
All Day
Tuesday
All Day
Saturday
All Day
Thursday
All Day
Wednesday
All Day

Weather info

Summers tend to be fair and warm, with high temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees F. July, August and September are the driest months, with heavier precipitation during the rest of the year. While winters are mild at lower elevation, snowfall can be heavy in the mountains. It is common for different weather conditions to exist within the park at the same time. At any time of year, visitors should come prepared for a variety of conditions.

Events