Olympic National Park
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Olympic at a glance
- Best time
- March–June, September–November
- Trip length
- 1–2 days
- Don't miss
- Hurricane Ridge
- Nearby city
- Port Angeles, WA
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Alerts(4)
Hurricane Hill Road Closed Mon-Thurs Through July 2
Due to a water system rehabilitation project, Hurricane Hill Road will be closed Monday-Thursday through July 2. The road will reopen every Friday-Sunday as long as all vehicles continue to clear the area by Sunday evening and do not impede construction activities on Monday morning. Hurricane Ridge Road will remain open throughout the construction period. See the Hurricane Ridge section on the Alerts and Conditions page for more information.
Limited Rialto Beach Parking, Mora Rd Construction & Closure Begins July 8
Contractors have begun staging equipment and materials for Mora Road repairs in the Quileute Tribe's parking lot. Parking in the NPS lot at Rialto Beach is very limited. Consider carpooling or visiting other beaches. Beginning July 8th, Mora Road will close to all traffic, including bicycles and pedestrians, at the campground. Rialto Beach will not be accessible via Mora Road during this construction period. Mora Campground will remain open.
Staircase, Adjacent Wilderness Areas Closed due to Bear Gulch Fire Impacts
NPS detailsPark crews have been removing hazard trees and repairing infrastructure. The Staircase developed area will reopen when multiple safety, infrastructure, and visitor services goals are met within Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest. For a full list of closed trails and campsites, visit our Fire Conditions and Updates page.
South Shore Quinault Road Washed Out Beyond Park Boundary
NPS detailsSouth Shore Road – which is maintained by Jefferson County – is closed due to a major wash-out. For more information, visit the Jefferson County website.
Common questions
Planning Olympic
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
TrailVerse lists 1 reservation type on the Permits tab, including Olympic National Park Wilderness Permit. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.
