📘 Park Overview
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!
🌤 Weather Information
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.
🚗 Directions
You can reach Olympic National Park via the I-5 corridor or by any one of the quieter state roadways. Once you arrive on the Olympic Peninsula connect to Hwy 101 to reach any destinations in and around Olympic National Park. From Olympia: take I-5 to Hwy 101 From Tacoma: take State Route 16 to Bremerton; take State Route 3 north from Bremerton to State Route 104. From Washington/Oregon Coast connect to Hwy 101 in Aberdeen.
Images
A herd of Roosevelt Elk cross a river in Olympic.
Credit: NPS Photo/Jon Preston
Ocher sea stars rest on the rocks during a low tide on one of Olympic's beaches.
Credit: NPS Photo/Bill Baccus
Backpackers stop to enjoy a spectacular sunset in Olympic's high country.
Credit: NPS Photo
A fresh layer of snow covers Hurricane Ridge in the Olympic Mountains.
Credit: NPS Photo/Dave Turner
Large trees and ferns inhabit the temperate forests of Olympic.
Credit: NPS Photo
Activities
Topics
Operating Hours
Entrance Fees
Entrance Passes
3-Day Weather Forecast
Saturday, Jul 18
Sunny
High: 57.6°F | Low: 44.1°F
Humidity: 83%
Wind: 6 mph
Rain Chance: 13%
UV Index: 7.5
Sunrise: 05:34 AM
Sunset: 09:07 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (23%)
Visibility: 4 mi
Dew Point: 47.6°F
Cloud Cover: 13%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Sunday, Jul 19
Sunny
High: 68.8°F | Low: 48.6°F
Humidity: 61%
Wind: 4.5 mph
Rain Chance: 4%
UV Index: 8.1
Sunrise: 05:35 AM
Sunset: 09:06 PM
Moon: First Quarter (33%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 50.6°F
Cloud Cover: 4%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Monday, Jul 20
Sunny
High: 75.5°F | Low: 56.9°F
Humidity: 52%
Wind: 4 mph
Rain Chance: 3%
UV Index: 8.4
Sunrise: 05:36 AM
Sunset: 09:05 PM
Moon: First Quarter (43%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 55.8°F
Cloud Cover: 3%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (2)
Small Craft Advisory issued July 18 at 1:44AM PDT until July 19 at 1:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Effective: Jul 18, 2026 4:44am
Expires: Jul 18, 2026 12:45pm
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt.
* WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East
Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 1 AM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Small Craft Advisory issued July 18 at 8:24AM PDT until July 19 at 1:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Effective: Jul 18, 2026 11:24am
Expires: Jul 18, 2026 7:30pm
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt.
* WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East
Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 1 AM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Park Alerts
Park Events
Snowshoe with a Ranger
Sign up at the Visitor Contact Station in the Hurricane Ridge parking area at 1:00 pm on the day of the walk.
- Offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 pm at Hurricane Ridge.
- 1.5 hours, less than a mile, with 130 feet of elevation gain.
- Beinners welcome! Snowshoes and instructions provided.
- Dress in layers, wear warm waterproof boots, and bring hats, gloves and sunglasses.
- First-come, first-served- walks are limited to 20 people.
Note: Walks may be canceled at any time due to operational priorities or safety concerns. For questions about program accessibility or to request specific accommodations, please call park staff in advance at 360-565-3130.
Location: Hurricane Ridge Parking Area
Date: Jan 3, 2026 12:00am to Jan 3, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Navy Band Northwest Concert
In celebration of Olympic National Park Navy Day and the America's Navy 250th commemoration, Navy Band Northwest will perform at Port Angeles High School. Doors open at 5:40 pm. The event is free to the public!
Location: Port Angeles High School Gym
Date: Apr 22, 2026 12:00am to Apr 22, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Earth Day Celebration
Celebrate EarthDay with Rangers and park partners at the Olympic National Park Visitor Center on Saturday April 25, 2026. Stop by any time between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM to explore a variety of free activity stations and earn prizes.
Activities are FREE! Explore the Park Wildland Fire Engine, meet the mules of Olympic National Park, practice your camping skills with the Friends of Olympic National Park, investigate marine life with Feiro Marine Life Center, discover skulls, tracks, and scat with the Dungeness River Nature Center and much more!
Location: Activities will be stationed around the Olympic National Park Visitor Center in Port Angeles, WA.
Date: Apr 25, 2026 12:00am to Apr 25, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Hoh Rain Forest Talk (9:30 am)
What makes a rainforest a rainforest? Discover the perfect combination of ingredients that make the Hoh Rain Forest like no place else on Earth.
Location: Outdoor plaza at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center
Date: May 31, 2026 12:00am to May 31, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Hoh Rain Forest Talk (11 am)
What makes a rainforest a rainforest? Discover the perfect combination of ingredients that make the Hoh Rain Forest like no place else on Earth.
Location: Outdoor plaza at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center
Date: May 31, 2026 12:00am to Sep 20, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Hoh Rain Forest: Hall of Mosses Hike
Meet a park ranger at the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center outdoor plaza. Enjoy a 0.8-mile guided walk beneath towering old-growth trees and tapestries of moss as you learn about the Hoh Rain Forest's amazing cast of characters. The trail surface is hard-packed with some stairs and uneven surfaces from tree roots and other obstacles. Please allow 1.25-1.5 hours for this activity.
Location: Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center outdoor plaza
Date: May 31, 2026 12:00am to May 31, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Beach 4 Tidepool Walk
Meet a Ranger at the Beach 4 parking area and discover the amazing diversity of tidepool organisms.
This walk includes a 0.25-mile trail, taking a staircase (~125 steps) down the bluff, navigating down a large rock, and walking across the beach to the tidepools.
Tidepool exploration involves exposure to coastal hazards including cold water, slippery and loose rocks, and marine life. Waterproof shoes with traction recommended.
Duration: ~1 hour
Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym.
Location: Beach 4 Parking Area
Date: Jun 5, 2026 12:00am to Jun 5, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Hurricane Ridge Meadow Walk
Meet at the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area and walk less than a mile on paved trails through the meadows with a Ranger.
Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym.
Location: Meet in the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area outside of the Visitor Contact Station.
Date: Jun 5, 2026 12:00am to Jun 5, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Victoria Overlook Ranger Talk
Join a ranger for a 20 minute talk to learn about the sub-alpine ecosystems in Olympic National Park and take in the spectacular views of the Strait of Juan De Fuca, Vancouver Island, B.C and the glacier capped Olympic Mountains.
Walk the short paved trail from the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area to Victoria Overlook. Come prepared with plenty of water, sun protection, comfortable walking shoes and various layers of clothing for inclement weather
Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym.
Location: Meet at the Victoria Overlook in the Hurricane Ridge area just north of the main parking lot.
Date: Jun 5, 2026 12:00am to Jun 5, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Heart O' the Hills Campground Evening Program
Take a seat under the old growth forest canopy at the Heart O' the Hills Campground Amphitheater for a program about Olympic National Park.
Ranger-led programs may be cancelled at any time due to operational priorities and/or safety concerns. For the latest updates and info, inquire with park staff, call 360-565-3130, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/olym.Location: Heart O' the Hills Campground Amphitheater
Date: Jun 5, 2026 12:00am to Jun 5, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
Olympic National Park Visitor Center
3002 Mount Angeles Road
Port Angeles, WA 98362
🏤 Mailing Address:
600 E. Park Avenue
Port Angeles, WA 98362
📞 Voice Phone: 3605653130
📞 Fax Phone: 3605653015
📞 TTY Phone: 18008336388
✉️ Email: olym_visitor_center@nps.gov