Olympic National Park
National Parks
Olympic National Park Information
| Olympic National Park | |
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IUCN Category II (National Park)
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| Olympic National Park Location | Jefferson, Clallam, Mason, and Grays Harbor counties, Washington, USA |
| Olympic National Park Nearest city | Port AngelesNearest city: Port Angeles |
| Olympic National Park Coordinates | 47°58′10″N 123°29′54″W |
| Olympic National Park Area | 922,561 acres (373,347 ha) |
| Olympic National Park Established | June 29, 1938 Established: June 29, 1938 |
| Olympic National Park Visitors | 2,749,197(in 2006) |
| Olympic National Park Governing body | National Park Service |
| Olympic National Park | |
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| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Olympic National Park State Party | United States of America |
| Olympic National Park Type | Natural |
| Olympic National Park Criteria | vii, ix |
| Olympic National Park Reference | 151 |
| Olympic National Park Region | Europe and North America |
| Inscription History | |
| Olympic National Park Inscription | 1981 (5th Session) |
Olympic National Park USA Fees & Reservations
- Olympic National Park Entrance Fees -- Single visit
Vehicle: $15
Individual: (on foot, bicycle, motorcycle) $5. Children 15 years old - Olympic National Park Annual Pass - $30
- Olympic National Park Commercial Tour Fees
- Vans with 7 to 15 seats = $75
- Minibus with 16 to 25 seats = $100
- Motorcoach with 26 or more seats = $200
- Olympic National Park Campground Fees - Ranges from $10 - $18
- Wilderness Overnight Use Fees - cost $5, plus $2 per person per night
- Olympic National Park Other Use Fees
RV Dump Station Fee: $5 per use
Olympic National Park Places to Go
Olympic National Park Visitor Center
| Olympic National Park Visitor Center Name | Address |
| Olympic National Park Visitor Center | 3002 Mount Angeles Road, Port Angeles, 98362 Phone (360) 565-3130 |
| Wilderness Information Center (Backcountry Permit Office) | Inside Olympic National Park Visitor Center at 3002 Mount Angeles Road, Port Angeles, 98362 Phone (360) 565-3100. |
| Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center | Hurricane Ridge, about 17 miles south of Port Angeles |
| Forks Park and Forest Information Center | Highway 101, Forks, Washington Fall & Winter Friday - Sunday; 10:00am to 4:00pm |
| Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center | Hoh Rain Forest, approximately 31 miles south of Forks Phone 360-374-6925 |
Olympic National Park Campgrounds
| Campground | Status | Season | Fee | No. Sites | Facilities |
| Altair |
Closed |
Late May through mid fall. | $12 | 30 | Running water |
| Deer Park |
Closed |
Mid June through mid fall. | $10 | 14 | Pit toilets, no water |
| Dosewallips |
Open |
Walk in only. | -- | -- | Pit toilets, no water |
| Elwha |
Open (Primitive) |
Year round; primitive in winter. | $12 | 40 | Running water in summer; pit toilets & no water in winter |
| Fairholme |
Closed |
April through mid fall. | $12 | 88 | Running water |
| Graves Creek |
Open |
Year round; primitive in winter. |
$12 | 30 | Running water in summer, pit toilets & no water in winter. |
| Heart O'the Hills |
Loop A Open
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Year round, but may be walk-in only when snow falls. | $12 | 105 | Running water |
| Hoh |
Open |
Year round. | $12 | 88 | Running water all year. |
| Kalaloch |
Open |
Year round. | $14 to $18 | 170 | Running water all year. |
| Mora |
Open |
Year round. | $12 | 94 | Running water all year. |
| North Fork |
Open |
Year round, may close in winter. Primitive. | $10 | 9 | Pit toilet, no water. |
| Ozette |
Open |
Year round; may close in winter. |
$12 | 15 | Running water in summer, pit toilet in winter. |
| Queets |
Open |
Year round. Primitive. | $10 | 20 | Pit toilet, no water. |
| Sol Duc |
Open (Primitive) |
Year round; primitive in winter. | $14 | 82 | Running water in summer, pit toilets & no water in winter. |
| South Beach |
Closed |
Memorial Day weekend through mid September. | $10 | 50 | Running water. Flush toilets not wheelchair accessible. |
| Staircase |
Open (Primitive) |
Year round. Walk-in only (1.25 mile walk) & primitive in winter. |
$12 | 47 | Running water in summer, pit toilets & no water in winter. Flush toilets are not accessible. |
Olympic National Park Destinations
- Elwha Valley
- Deer Park
- Dosewallips
- Hoh Rain Forest
- Hurricane Ridge
- Kalaloch
- Lake Crescent
- Ozette
- Mora and Rialto Beach
- Sol Duc Valley
- Staircase
- Queets
- Quinault Valley
Olympic National Park Events
| Event Date | Event Name, Address and Time |
| Tuesday 3/23/2010 |
Volunteer Trail work party with WTA Olympic National Park 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday 3/27/2010 |
WTA Volunteer Vacation Olympic National Park |
| Friday 4/9/2010 |
Elwha Barn Day Olympic National Park 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday 4/13/2010 |
"Perspectives" Program Series Olympic National Park 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM |
| Saturday 4/17/2010 |
Washington Coastal Clean Up Olympic National Park 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM |
| Tuesday 4/20/2010 |
WTA Coastal Work Party--BCRT Olympic National Park |
| Tuesday 5/11/2010 |
"Perspectives" Program Series Olympic National Park 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM |
| Friday 7/9/2010 |
WTA trail work party--BCRT Olympic National Park |
| Tuesday 7/20/2010 |
Backpack for the Marmots Citizen Science in Action Olympic National Park 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday 7/27/2010 |
Backpack for the Marmots Citizen Science in Action Olympic National Park 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday 8/3/2010 |
Backpack for the Marmots Citizen Science in Action Olympic National Park 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday 8/10/2010 |
Backpack for the Marmots Citizen Science in Action Olympic National Park 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday 8/17/2010 |
Backpack for the Marmots Citizen Science in Action Olympic National Park 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday 8/19/2010 |
WTA trail work party--BCRT Olympic National Park |
| Thursday 9/9/2010 |
WTA trail work party--BCRT Olympic National Park |
Olympic National Park Things to Do
- Quick Visit Suggestions
- Auto Touring
- Walks and Dayhikes
- Backpacking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Ranger-led Programs
Olympic National Park Outdoor Activities
- Hiking & Backpacking
- Birdwatching
- Winter Activities
Olympic National Park Operating Hours & Seasons
| Visitor Centers & Ranger Stations | Open Daily | Open Friday - Sunday | Open Saturday & Sunday |
| Deer Park Ranger Station | Hours vary; consult area bulletin boards. | ||
| Dosewallips Ranger Station | Closed due to washout 5.5 miles outside park boundary. | ||
| Eagle Ranger Station | Hours vary; | ||
| Elwha Ranger Station | Hours vary; | ||
| Forks NPS/USFS Recreation Information Center | June 18 – Sept.30 | October 2, – December 20, 2009 March 12 – June 13, 2010 |
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| Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center | June 18 – Sept. 16 | Winter Season Staffed weekends & holiday Mondays Dec. 19, 2009 – March 28, 2010 Spring Season Staffed weekends May – June 13, 2010 |
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| Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center | May 21 – Sept. 30 | October 2, 2009 – April 18, 2010 Closed Christmas Day 12/25 Open Thursday – Monday April 19 – May 20 |
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| Kalaloch Ranger (Info) Station | May 21 – Sept. 29 | ||
| Mora Ranger Station | Hours vary; consult area bulletin boards. | ||
| Olympic National Park Visitor Center | Year Round Closed Thanksgiving 11/26 & Christmas Day 12/25 |
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| Ozette Ranger Station | Hours vary; consult area bulletin boards. | ||
| Quinault Rain Forest Ranger Station | Open Thursday – Monday Mid-June – Mid-September |
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| Quinault USFS/NPS Ranger Station | OPEN DAILY May 16 – Sept. 19, 2010 OPEN Monday – Friday rest of the year |
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| Storm King Ranger Station | Mid June – Mid Sept. | ||
| Staircase Ranger Station | Hours vary; | ||
| Wilderness Information Center | Year Round (now a part of Olympic NP Vis. Ctr.) |
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Olympic National Park Hotels & Lodging
| Hotel / Lodge Name | Rent Per Night |
| Lake Crescent Lodge | $115 Avg. price/night |
| Kalaloch Campground | NA |
| Sol Duc Campground | NA |
| Mora Campground | NA |
| Hoh Campground | NA |
| Deer Park Campground | NA |
| Dosewallips Campground | NA |
| Heart O' Hills Campground | NA |
| Seal Rock Campground | NA |
| Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort | $85 Avg. price/night |
| Staircase Campground | $12 Avg. price/night |
| Hamma Hamma Campground | NA |
| Falls View Campground | NA |
| Log Cabin Resort | $101 Avg. price/night |
