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A Land of Contrasts and Variety

Here you will find Pacific Ocean beaches, rain forest valleys, glacier-capped peaks and a stunning variety of plants and animals. Roads provide access to the outer edges of the park, but the heart of Olympic is wilderness; a primeval sanctuary for humans and wild creatures alike.

 
downed trees after storm

Current Conditions

Wind, rain and even snow can affect park roads, campgrounds and other facilities during any time of year.

Check this link for current information on road and facility access throughout the park.
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backpackers

Hiking & Backpacking in the Olympic Wilderness

Did you know that 95 percent of Olympic National Park is designated as Wilderness?

Check here for information about safely exploring, enjoying and protecting this one-of-a-kind wilderness treasure.

 
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beach clean up

Want to Volunteer at Olympic?

Volunteers support the park in many ways, including visitor education, trail maintenance,
and wilderness management.

Check this link for information on current volunteer opportunities, drop-in events, and internships.

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Write to

Olympic National Park
600 East Park Avenue
Port Angeles, WA 98362

Phone

Olympic National Park Visitor Center
(360) 565-3130

Recorded Road and Weather Information
(360) 565-3131

Fax

(360) 565-3015

Climate

Influenced by mountains and sea, Olympic has a wide range of climate conditions. About twelve feet of rain falls each year on the west-facing valleys, sustaining the temperate rain forest. The east side of the mountains lie in a "rain shadow", with only 25 inches of annual rainfall and much dryer conditions.
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Communities Surrounding Olympic National Park
Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
Port Angeles, WA (8 min. ) Pop. 18,397
Carlsborg, WA (24 min. ) Pop. 855
Sequim, WA (27 min. ) Pop. 4,334
Joyce, WA (29 min. )
Forks, WA (46 min. ) Pop. 3,120
Beaver, WA (58 min. )
Chimacum, WA (1 hr.  0 min. )
Port Hadlock, WA (1 hr.  1 min. )
Quilcene, WA (1 hr.  1 min. ) Pop. 591
 Port Townsend, WA (1 hr.  6 min. ) Pop. 8,334
Nordland, WA (1 hr.  9 min. )
La Push, WA (1 hr.  11 min. )
Clallam Bay, WA (1 hr.  28 min. )
Sekiu, WA (1 hr.  32 min. )
Amanda Park, WA (1 hr.  32 min. )
Neilton, WA (1 hr.  36 min. ) Pop. 345
Quinault, WA (1 hr.  37 min. )