Visitor Information
Olympic National Park
Current Alerts
Hurricane Ridge Road Status 4/9/26
Hurricane Ridge Road is open. During the period of March 31 through April 30, Hurricane Ridge Road may open or close depending on road conditions, and weather. Check back here or call 360-565-3131 for updates.
South Shore Quinault Road Washed Out Beyond Park Boundary
South Shore Road – which is maintained by Jefferson County – is closed due to a major wash-out. For more information, visit the Jefferson County website.
Staircase, Adjacent Wilderness Areas Closed due to Bear Gulch Fire Impacts
For a full list of closed trails and campsites, visit our Fire Conditions and Updates page. For archived fire content, including news releases and maps, visit the Bear Gulch Fire InciWeb page.
Temporary Bridge on North Shore Quinault Rd Removed for Winter
A temporary bridge on the North Shore Quinault Road was removed for the winter on October 23, 2025. The bridge will be reinstalled next spring as conditions allow. The Graves Creek area cannot be accessed via South Shore Road due to a washout beyond the national park boundary.
Entrance Fees
Entrance - Private Vehicle
Valid for seven consecutive days. Applies to private, non-commercial vehicles (15 passenger capacity or less). The pass covers all vehicle occupants.
Entrance - Motorcycle
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
Entrance - Per Person
Valid for seven consecutive days. This fee admits one person without a vehicle, including hikers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Individuals fifteen years or younger are admitted free of charge.
Commercial Entrance - Van
A commercial tour is defined as persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced or sold for leisure recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provisions of the service.
Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus
A commercial tour is defined as persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced or sold for leisure recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provisions of the service.
Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach
A commercial tour is defined as persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced or sold for leisure recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provisions of the service.
Annual Passes
Annual Entrance - Park
The Olympic National Park Annual Pass costs $55 and is good for entry into the park for one year from the month of purchase. Passes can be purchased at Olympic National Park visitor centers and entrance stations.
Operating Hours
Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park is open 24 hours a day year-round, although some roads, campgrounds and facilities are open seasonally.
Getting There
You can reach Olympic National Park via the I-5 corridor or by any one of the quieter state roadways. Once you arrive on the Olympic Peninsula connect to Hwy 101 to reach any destinations in and around Olympic National Park. From Olympia: take I-5 to Hwy 101 From Tacoma: take State Route 16 to Bremerton; take State Route 3 north from Bremerton to State Route 104. From Washington/Oregon Coast connect to Hwy 101 in Aberdeen.
View Directions on NPS.govWeather
Summers tend to be fair and warm, with high temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees F. July, August and September are the driest months, with heavier precipitation during the rest of the year. While winters are mild at lower elevation, snowfall can be heavy in the mountains. It is common for different weather conditions to exist within the park at the same time. At any time of year, visitors should come prepared for a variety of conditions.