Encompassing nearly a million acres, the park protects a vast wilderness, thousands of years of human history, and several distinctly different ecosystems, including glacier-capped mountains, old-growth temperate rain forests, and over 70 miles of wild coastline.

2024年11月12日 · Plan your park activities with time and distance in mind. Olympic is very large and there are no roads that cross the park. Consult the park's mileage chart for distances between key destinations. See Trip Ideas for recommendations based on your available time.

2023年4月19日 · The Hoh is one of the finest remaining examples of temperate rainforest in the United States and is one of the park's most popular destinations. The Hoh lies on the west side of Olympic National Park, about a two-hour drive from Port Angeles and under an hour from Forks.

2024年10月8日 · Olympic National Park is open 24 hours a day year-round, although some roads, campgrounds and facilities are open seasonally. Operating Hours and Seasons provides information on road and facility opening and closing dates.

2024年4月26日 · The lodges and cabins located throughout Olympic National Park provide a range of accommodations. Visitors may choose from rooms in historic hotels dating back to the early 1900s, modern motel type accommodations, or rustic cabins.

2018年2月16日 · Olympic National Park includes 65 miles of wild coastline. These beaches offer a glimpse into an environment that local tribes have called home for generations. Short trails or overnight backpacking trips offer ways to explore the rugged coast and its teeming tidepools.

Take a virtual tour of the park, make your own salmon hat, learn about how to volunteer or become a Jr. Ranger. Science and Research Park scientists work with academic partners, as well as federal, state, and tribal agencies to study and monitor park resources.

2024年4月3日 · Find more information on hiking and camping in the Olympic Wilderness on the Wilderness Trip Planner page. Interactive Wilderness Map — This map is the same as above but interactive. Great for planning a backcountry adventure! Other. Washington State Highway Map—This map will help you plan your trip to and from the Olympic Peninsula.

Camping limit is 14 consecutive days in the park per year; Kalaloch Campground, Mora Campground, and Hoh Campground limit is 7 days during the reservation window through peak season. Campground quiet hours are 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

2022年10月28日 · Nestled in the northern foothills of the Olympic Mountains, Lake Crescent lies about 18 miles west of Port Angeles . The pristine waters of this deep, glacially carved lake make it an ideal destination for those in search of natural beauty.