Olympic National Park

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A herd of elk crossing a river.

About Olympic National Park

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!

Quick Facts

State Washington
Designation National Park
State Code WA
Weather 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…

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Private Vehicle $30.00

Valid for seven consecutive days. Applies to private, non-commercial vehicles (15 passenger capacity or less). The pass covers all vehicle occupants.

Entrance - Motorcycle $25.00

Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.

Entrance - Per Person $15.00

Valid for seven consecutive days. This fee admits one person without a vehicle, including hikers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Individuals fifteen years or younger are admitted free of charge.

Commercial Entrance - Van $75.00

A commercial tour is defined as persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced or sold for leisure recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provisions of the service.

Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus $100.00

A commercial tour is defined as persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced or sold for leisure recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provisions of the service.

Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach $200.00

A commercial tour is defined as persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced or sold for leisure recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provisions of the service.

Operating Hours

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

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

Activities

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

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