Olympic National Park

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!

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Caution Bat Tests Positive for Rabies, Visitors Urged to Report Potential Contact

A rabid bat was found at Olympic National Park near Staircase Bridge on August 9th. At approximately 2 p.m., the bat swooped down onto an unidentified woman and was temporarily caught in her hair. This individual is...

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Park Closure Hurricane Ridge Road closed due to snow Wednesday 10/28

Hurricane Ridge Road is closed due to accumulated snow. The road will reopen when conditions permit. It is likely that the road will remain closed through at least Saturday 10/31.

Caution Staircase Developed Area is Open, Use Caution in Burned Areas

The Staircase developed area is open. The surrounding wilderness areas will remain closed as repair and recovery efforts continue. Use extreme caution when entering burned areas. Burned landscapes may contain falling...

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Caution Visitors to Rialto, Ruby Beach & Coastal Areas Cautioned Due to High Tides

Fall brings higher high tides, which can be dangerous and will cover some coastal routes completely. Always consult a tide chart and map. Be wary of sneaker waves and beach logs, which tides can move unexpectedly.

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TodayChance Light Snow💨 7 mph
Tonight25°Slight Chance L...
Saturday34°Partly Sunny
Saturday Night26°Partly Cloudy
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Live view from the Olympic National Park air quality camera camera WEBCAMS 3 cameras working now Olympic National Park air quality camera · live view See the park right now →
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AIR QUALITY · AQI Moderate Main pollutant: PM2.5
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Where to stay

Which side of Olympic National Park actually saves you drive time — with live rates, not "top-10 from nowhere".

🏕️ In-park & campgrounds

Wake up inside the gate — first light at the trailhead, no morning commute.

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🛏️ Gateway-town hotels

Rooms minutes from the entrance with pools, breakfast and parking.

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🚐 RV & camper vans

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GETTING THERE

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🚗 Rental cars

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🅿️ Parking & shuttles

Where lots fill by 8 AM and which shuttle skips the stress — see "Know before you go" above.

GUIDED TOURS

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🌅 Sunrise & summit tours

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🚤 Signature experiences

Boat, wildlife and scenic tours matched to Olympic National Park.

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👪 Family-friendly outings

Easy, kid-approved guided trips with real outfitters.

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Is there a live webcam for Olympic National Park?

Yes — 3 official National Park Service webcams are embedded on this page, so you can see the conditions before you drive.

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