📘 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, Apr 18
Sunny
High: 53.6°F | Low: 32.5°F
Humidity: 50%
Wind: 3.8 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 1.4
Sunrise: 06:19 AM
Sunset: 08:10 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (1%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 33.8°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Sunday, Apr 19
Patchy rain nearby
High: 60.8°F | Low: 46.9°F
Humidity: 63%
Wind: 4.7 mph
Rain Chance: 89%
UV Index: 1.3
Sunrise: 06:18 AM
Sunset: 08:11 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (3%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 45.3°F
Cloud Cover: 89%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Monday, Apr 20
Patchy rain nearby
High: 65.2°F | Low: 49.1°F
Humidity: 64%
Wind: 5.1 mph
Rain Chance: 86%
UV Index: 1.4
Sunrise: 06:16 AM
Sunset: 08:13 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (9%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 48.2°F
Cloud Cover: 86%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
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
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