Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park on Washington's Olympic Peninsula spans coast, rainforest and mountains. Campground rules, RV length limits and road access vary by area.
- State
- Washington
- Established
- 1938
- Best season
- Jun–Sep
- Highest peak
- Mount Olympus, 7,965 ft (2,428 m)
- UNESCO
- World Heritage Site, 1981
Before you go
- The park has 13 developed campgrounds. Some are first-come, first-served; others require a reservation in the summer season.
- Most campgrounds take RVs up to 21 feet (about 6 m). Deer Park, Graves Creek and North Fork do not allow RVs.
- Wilderness camping permits must be reserved in advance through Recreation.gov. Trailhead permits are not available.
Camping
The 13 campgrounds range from rainforest and river sites to the coast. Some are first-come, first-served, while others can be reserved through Recreation.gov, depending on the site in the summer season. Most take RVs up to 21 feet (about 6 m), and select sites take 35 feet (about 11 m). Deer Park, Graves Creek and North Fork prohibit RVs. Some campgrounds close in winter, so check the park's page.
Getting around
The park is open 24 hours a day all year, but some roads, campgrounds and facilities are seasonal. RVs and trailers are prohibited on Graves Creek Road and North Fork Road. Overnight parking is not allowed in the Hurricane Ridge lots. Parking at the Hoh Rain Forest fills quickly in summer; the park suggests arriving before 8 am or after 5 pm. Check the park's road and weather information, as construction can close roads.
FAQs
Do I need a permit to camp in the Olympic backcountry?
Yes. Wilderness camping permits must be reserved in advance through Recreation.gov. The park does not issue trailhead permits. The Wilderness Information Center can help with questions.
Can I take an RV to every campground?
No. Deer Park, Graves Creek and North Fork prohibit RVs. Most other campgrounds take vehicles up to 21 feet (about 6 m), and select sites up to 35 feet (about 11 m).
Is Olympic National Park open in winter?
The park is open 24 hours a day all year. Some roads, campgrounds and facilities operate seasonally, so check current conditions with the park before you set out.
Places to see
Hurricane Ridge
A ridge at 5,200 feet facing the glaciers of Mount Olympus, 17 miles up from Port Angeles. The day lodge…
Sol Duc Falls
A waterfall splitting into several channels as it drops into a mossy slot canyon. The trail is under a mile…
Hoh Rain Forest
Moss-draped maples and 12 feet of rain a year. The Hall of Mosses loop in Olympic National Park takes under…
Marymere Falls
A 90-foot waterfall reached by an easy trail of about 1.8 miles round trip through old forest from the…
Quinault Rain Forest
Temperate rain forest around Lake Quinault, with record-size trees and moss-draped maples. The Quinault…
Ruby Beach
A beach of sea stacks, driftwood and reddish sand on the Olympic coast, a short walk down from a pull-out…
Rialto Beach
A wild beach of drift logs and sea stacks at the mouth of the Quillayute River. Walk 1.5 miles north to the…
Campsites nearby
- Sol Duc CampgroundCampsite8 mi fromTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Hard RainCampsite16 mi fromTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowers
- Shadow Mountain RV & CampgroundCampsite16 mi fromTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- Lyre River CampgroundCampsite20 mi fromTentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsFree
- Klahowya CampgroundCampsite20 mi fromTentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
- Salt Creek Recreation Area CampgroundCampsite22 mi fromTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
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