National Park Guide

Olympic National Park

Washington, US

Glacier-capped peaks, temperate rainforests, and rugged Pacific coastline all within a single extraordinary park.

922,650
Acres
611
Trails
1938
Established
3.28 million
Annual Visitors

Quick Info

Season
Year-round (some roads close in winter)
Entrance Fee
$30 per vehicle
Nearest Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 2 hours 30 minutes (to Port Angeles)
Best Months
June, July, August, September

Highlights

  • Hiking through the Hoh Rain Forest among moss-draped old growth
  • Sunset at Rialto Beach with sea stacks and tide pools
  • Hurricane Ridge alpine meadows and mountain panoramas
  • Sol Duc Hot Springs soaking in old-growth forest
  • Marymere Falls trail to a 90-foot waterfall near Lake Crescent
  • Shi Shi Beach and Point of the Arches sea stack formations

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About Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park encompasses nearly a million acres of the Olympic Peninsula, protecting three distinct ecosystems: glacier-clad mountains, old-growth temperate rainforests receiving up to 12 feet of rain per year, and 73 miles of wild Pacific coastline. The park's isolation on a peninsula has created unique species found nowhere else on Earth, including the Olympic marmot and Olympic torrent salamander. From the summit of Mount Olympus to the tide pools of Rialto Beach, the park's diversity is unmatched.

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Lake Crescent Lodge

$$

A 1916 lodge on the shores of the crystalline glacial lake, surrounded by old-growth forest. Roosevelt cabins and lodge rooms offer a peaceful retreat with rowing, kayaking, and hiking from the doorstep.

Inside park$200-340/night
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Kalaloch Lodge

$$

A bluff-top lodge overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Kalaloch Beach, offering lodge rooms and rustic cabins with ocean views. The park's only coastal lodging, with direct beach access and stunning sunsets.

Inside park$210-360/night
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Lake Quinault Lodge

$$

A historic 1926 lakeside lodge on the shores of Lake Quinault in the Olympic rainforest. Cozy rooms, a fireplace lobby, and easy access to rainforest trails.

30 min drive$180-280/night
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Park Details

Highest Point
Mount Olympus, 7,980 ft
Camping
Available
Wilderness Areas
Yes
Pet Friendly
Limited (developed areas only)
Region
Pacific
Established
1938