Olympic National Park, Olympic Mountains, Washington   There are loads of enjoyable pastimes for young and old to like. One of the governing characteristics of the surroundings of Olympic National Park is Griff Peak, and it's a pleasant idea to check out Cowen Creek. You'll in fact wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the amusing stuff in the Olympic Mountains. There's so much to do here at Olympic National Park that you need to camp here for a while, Altair Campgrounds is a glorious location for that, and a good nearby hotel is Days Inn Port Angeles. You'll need more than a day to look at everything     Olympic National Park has to offer, you can camp at Heart of the Hills Campground, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Olympic National Park; Little River Trail is a fine local trail. The splendor of Olympic National Park is there for your viewing wellbeing. The Hurricane Hill Trail offers hiking at its best. If you're here at Olympic National Park, you could stop by South Branch Little River, and in the event that you don’t have a problem getting covered with water, you can always go whitewater paddling on Elwha River. If you go for the outdoors you'll go for it here in the Olympic Mountains. Take a hike on the Lake Creek Trail, and Olympic National Park is pleasant enough to spend more than a day at, Peabody Creek RV Park is a pleasant local campground. Olympic National Park has a large amount of natural splendor; it's       Olympic National Park has to offer, you can camp at Heart of the Hills Campground, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Olympic National Park; Little River Trail is a fine local trail. The splendor of Olympic National Park is there for your viewing wellbeing. The Hurricane stop at pretty Lake Aldwell. So much enjoyable stuff to do at Olympic National Park, so little time. If you're stopping by Olympic National Park from Port Angeles, you won't be the only one, and Unicorn Peak is a peak you can catch a glimpse of from Olympic National Park. That right there is lots of cool things already but it goes on, the Olympic Mountains has it all. Olympic National Park is a good place to visit for more than one day, Elwha Dam RV Park is a good place to camp nearby; Port Angeles Super 8 Motel is a good place to get some rest. Just   can't get enough of Olympic National Park. If you need a place to stay Quality Inn Uptown is a glorious choice, and why not take a refreshing hike along the Lillian River Trail. A visit to Olympic National Park is a great choice when you've gotta get out. The high level of precipitation makes Olympic National Park a reasonably wet spot; December is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest of the months is July. Hit the slopes at Hurricane Ridge Ski Lodge in the vicinity; Elwha River Range is clearly visible from Olympic National Park. During the warmest time of the year here at Olympic National Park, high temperatures usually reach the 70's, and the overnight is slightly chillier of course, generally in the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 40's; winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Olympic National Park. Olympic National Park lays in the shadow of the Elwha River Range, and Olympic National Park is right by the Long Ridge Trail. 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 $10.00 for 7 Days 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 $5.00 for 7 Days 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 $20.00 for Annual 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. Permits CAMPGROUND $8.00 - $12.00 for One Time There are nightly fees (ranging from $8.00 to $12.00) for most park campgrounds. OZETTE PARKING FEE $1.00 for One Time The Ozette Parking Fee is $1.00 per car, per day. A self-registration station is located at the south end of the parking lot. WILDERNESS PERMIT REGISTRATION FEE $5.00 plus... for 14 Days The Permit Registration Fee is $5.00 for a single permit good for up to 14 days and a maximum of 12 people. The Individual Nightly Fee is $2.00 per person per night for any overnight stay in the park backcountry. Persons 16 years old and younger are exempt from this fee. A Frequent Hiker Pass will be available for $30.00 per person per year. This is an annual, non-transferable pass, good for twelve months from the date of issue. It covers all wilderness use fees for the pass holder. Additional Frequent Hiker Passes for members of the same household will cost $15.00. Maximum fee amounts have been set at $50.00 for groups of one to six for up to 14 nights and $100.00 for groups of seven to twelve for up to 14 nights. (Without the fee cap, a 6-person group staying 14 nights would be charged $173.00.) 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 at park campgrounds range from $8.00 to $12.00, 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 for a suggested $3 donation. 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