Olympic National Park Custom Search Often referred to as 'three parks in one', Olympic National Park encompasses three distinctly different ecosystems—rugged glacier capped mountains, over 60 miles of wild Pacific coast and magnificent stands of old-growth and temperate rain forest. These diverse ecosystems are still largely pristine in character (about 95% of the park is designated wilderness)and are Olympic's gift to you. Olympic is also known for its biological diversity. Isolated for eons by glacial ice, the waters of Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the Olympic Peninsula has developed its own distinct array of plants and animals. Eight kinds of plants and five kinds of animals are found on the peninsula and live nowhere else in the world.     CONTACTS Email - OLYM_Visitor_Center@nps.gov Fax- (360) 565-3147 Write to 600 East Park Avenue Port Angeles, WA 98362-6798 Phone Visitor Information - (360) 565-3130 Visitor Information Recorded Message - (360) 565-3131 Visitor Information(TDD) - (360) 565-3016 TRAVEL BASICS Operating Hours, Seasons The park itself is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Most roads remain open year round, although several are subject to winter closure because of snow. Some campgrounds are open year round, while others close for the winter. Visitor center hours vary throughout the year. Getting There PLANE - Horizon Air (an Alaska Airlines affiliate) provoides regularly scheduled flights to Fairchild International Airport in Port Angeles from SeaTac Airport and from Victoria, British Columbia. CAR - From the Seattle/Tacoma area, travelers may reach U.S. 101 by several different routes, either by crossing Puget Sound on one of the Washington State Ferries or by driving south around Puget Sound. Travel time along any of these routes is approximately two-and-a-half to three hours from the Seattle/Tacoma area to Port Angeles, where the main park visitor center and park headquarters are located. All major rental companies serve the SeaTac Airport. Rental cars are also available on the Olympic Peninsula in Port Angeles, Sequim and Grays Harbor. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Port Angeles is served daily from downtown Seattle and SeaTac Airport by Olympic Bus Lines and Tours. Reservations are recommended: call (360) 452-3858. The Clallam Transit System provides service within Port Angeles and commuter services to locations around the northern Olympic Peninsula. For more information, call (360) 452-4511. Car and passenger ferry service is available throughout most of the year between Victoria, British Columbia and Port Angeles. Reservations are not available, but for more information, contact Black Ball Transport, Inc. at (360) 457-4491. Victoria Rapid Transit operates a summer passenger-only ferry between Port Angeles and Victoria. For reservations and information, call (360) 452-8088. Weather & Climate Olympic has a moderate marine climate with pleasant summers and mild, wet winters. Summers are generally fair and warm, with high temperatures usually between 65 and 75 degrees F. Summer is the driest season, with heavier precipitation during the rest of the year. Winters are mild, with temperatures at lower elevations in the 30's and 40's. At higher elevations, snowfall is generally heavy, with accumulations of up to 10 feet common. Closer to sea level, much of the precipitation comes as rain, with some infrequent snow fall. At any time of year, visitors should come prepared for a variety of conditions. Rain gear and layered clothing are a must. The Seattle office of the National Weather Service provides up-to-date weather information and forecasts. Accessibility Although Olympic is considered a wilderness park by many, nature trails and campgrounds are accessible to anyone seeking nature's solace. Getting Around All park destinations can be reached from U.S. Highway 101, which circumnavigates the Olympic Peninsula. FEES/PERMITS Entrance Fee A. SINGLE VISIT VEHICLE PERMIT This permit allows all persons traveling with the permit holder in one single private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van) to leave and re-enter the park as many times as they wish during the 7-day period from the date of purchase. B. SINGLE VISIT INDIVIDUAL PERMIT This permit allows an individual traveling on foot, horseback, motorcycle, or in a vehicle owned by a non-profit organization to leave and re-enter the park as many times as they wish during the 7-day period from the date of purchase. C. OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK ANNUAL PASS This pass allows all persons traveling with the passholder in one single non-commercial vehicle, or the passholder and his/her family (spouse, children, parents) traveling by means other than a single private non-commercial vehicle, unlimited entry to the park for 1 year from the month of purchase. Special Use Permits COMMERCIAL TOUR FEE CAMPING Olympic National Park Campgrounds The National Park Service operates 16 campgrounds with a total of 910 sites. Camping fees vary depending on the services and amenities provided at each one. All are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Some remain open throughout the winter. Go to 'In-Depth' to visit Olympic's expanded website for detailed information. For More Information on this campground please call (360) 565-3130 LODGING Kalaloch Lodge Open All Year For More Information on this lodging please call (360) 962-2271 Lake Crescent Lodge Open from late April until October For More Information on this lodging please call (360) 928-3211 Log Cabin Resort Open most of the year. Call for dates and reservations. For More Information on this lodging please call (360) 928-3325 Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort Call for dates and reservations. For More Information on this lodging please call (360) 327-3583 FACILITIES VISITOR CENTERS AND EXHIBITS Phone - (360) 565-3130 Available Facilities - Visitor Centers are located in Port Angeles, Hurricane Ridge and the Hoh rain forest. Each of these provides exhibits and visitor information. The Olympic National Park Visitor Center in Port Angeles is open and staffed year-round and serves as the park's primary information and orientation center. The Hurricane Ridge and Hoh Visitor Centers are open throughout the year (when road and weather conditions allow), but may be self-service during the winter months. Exhibits are also located at the following ranger stations: Staircase, Storm King (at Lake Crescent), Ozette and Kalaloch. Wilderness Information Centers WILDERNESS INFORMATION CENTER (WIC) October 1 through March 31 As staff is available April 1 through June 19 8:00 to 4:30 7 days a week Phone - (360) 565-3100 Location - The WIC is located one mile from Hightway 101, behind the Olympic Naitonal Park Visitor Center at 3002 Mount Angeles Road in Port Angeles. Available Facilities - In the early stages of trip planning call or write the WIC. Staff members provide current trail reports, trip planning, safety and weather (subject to change!) and Leave No Trace tips. For current trail conditions check out the WIC on-line (www.nps.gov/olym/wic/trailinfo.htm). Visit the WIC for more informaiton, to obtain reservations for any quota area, or to obtain a Wilderness Camping Permit for any park location. Bear canisters are available for loan.   Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Olympic National Park.   Campgrounds Near Olympic National Park: Welcome Inn Trailer Court/rv, Port Angeles, 4 miles away Elwha Dam RV Park, Port Angeles, 4 miles away Heart of the Hills Campground, Clallam County, 6 miles away Altair Campgrounds, Clallam County, 6 miles away Peabody Creek RV Park, Port Angeles, 6 miles away Elmers Park, Port Angeles, 9 miles away Al's RV Park, Port Angeles, 9 miles away   Hotels Near Olympic National Park: Olympic Lodge, Port Angeles , 6 miles away Quality Inn Uptown, Port Angeles , 6 miles away Sol Duc Hot Springs, Port Angeles , 7 miles away Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles, Port Angeles , 7 miles away Days Inn Port Angeles, Port Angeles , 8 miles away Super 8 Port Angeles, Port Angeles , 8 miles away Lake Crescent Lodge, Port Angeles , 20 miles away   Trails Near Olympic National Park: Little River Trail, Clallam County , 1 miles away, 7.5 hiking miles, 5188 feet elevation difference Hurricane Hill Trail, Clallam County , 4 miles away, 5.9 hiking miles, 5674 feet elevation difference Lillian River Trail, Clallam County , 4 miles away,  25.4 hiking miles, 4030 feet elevation difference Long Ridge Trail, Clallam County , 6 miles away,  40.2 hiking miles, 5708 feet elevation difference Lake Creek Trail, Clallam County , 7 miles away,  4.4 hiking miles, 557 feet elevation difference Elwha River Trail, Clallam County , 9 miles away,  64 hiking miles, 4020 feet elevation difference Happy Lake Ridge Trail, Clallam County , 13 miles away,  17.2 hiking miles, 4377 feet elevation difference   Ski Areas Near Olympic National Park: Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge, Washington , 3 miles away, 800 foot drop, 3 lifts, 10 runs Cypress Mountain, British Columbia , 66 miles away, 2410 foot drop, 9 lifts, 52 runs Grouse Mountain, British Columbia , 69 miles away, 1260 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Mount Seymour, British Columbia , 72 miles away, 1083 foot drop, 5 lifts, 23 runs   Whitewater Near Olympic National Park: Elwha River, Clallam County , 4 miles away, Class II - 4.9 miles long (Aldwell Reservoir to river mouth) Elwha River, Clallam County , 6 miles away, Class V - 8.5 miles long (Grand Canyon) Elwha River, Clallam County , 6 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 4.5 miles long (Mills Reservoir to Highway 101) Quinault River - North Fork, Jefferson County , 18 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Geoduck Creek to Kimta Creek) Gray Wolf River, Clallam County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.5 miles long (Deer Park to Dungeness Forks Campground)   Public Lands Near Olympic National Park: Olympic National Forest, Washington , 29 miles away Lake Cushman State Park, Washington , 32 miles away Lime Kiln Point State Park, Washington , 33 miles away Sequim Bay State Park, Washington , 33 miles away   Golf Courses Near Olympic National Park: Peninsula Golf Club, Port Angeles , 8 miles away Salt Creek RV Park Golf Course, Port Angeles , 12 miles away   Lakes Near Olympic National Park Lake Sutherland, Clallam County , 14 miles away Claywood Lake, Jefferson County , 15 miles away