Large trees and ferns inhabit the temperate forests of Olympic.
With its incredible range of precipitation and elevation, diversity is the hallmark of Olympic National Park. 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. Come explore!
Starting on October 7, 2024, Olympic National Park will remove hazardous trees along the Lake Crescent section of US 101. Drivers should expect up to half-hour delays for alternating single-lane traffic from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., seven days of the week. The project is expected to finish by October 19, 2024.
Olympic National Park staff have confirmed that a bat found in the park has tested positive for rabies. The dead bat was found in the breezeway of the Quinault Visitor Center on August 30, one day after a bat was reported to be vocalizing and having difficulty flying in the area. No known human contact has been reported with the bat.
Due to sustained improvements in weather conditions, Olympic National Park has lifted temporary fire restrictions. Campfires and wood-burning camp stoves are now allowed below the 3,500-foot elevation. Campers are still required by law to stay with their campfire from start to finish.
Update 9/20- The boil water advisory has been lifted. On 9/19, Olympic National Park issued a boil water advisory for the Kalaloch Lodge, campground, and all park facilities in the Kalaloch area.
Olympic National Park is soliciting proposals to provide visitor concession services at Lake Crescent Lodge, Log Cabin Resort, Fairholme Store, and Hurricane Ridge. The new concessioner will provide lodging, food and beverage, retail, and other appropriate services over a 12-year term. The existing contract concludes on January 31, 2026.