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As always, visitors are urged to plan ahead, hike smart, pack the Ten Essentials, and have an emergency plan— even for a short day hike. Consider learning CPR and basic wilderness first aid, especially if you are planning to hike in the backcountry. Leaving an accurate itinerary with an emergency contact is a critical step for any trip.
Before Your Visit
Call the recorded Road & Weather line at 360-565-3131 to check the current status of roads and campgrounds and for weather information.
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Visitor Information
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Wilderness Information Center
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Road & Weather Hotline (recording)
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Olympic National Park Visitor Center & Wilderness Information Center
Visitor Center: Open daily from 9 am - 4 pm (except Thanksgiving, December 24, and Christmas Day) for visitor information and to answer phones (360-565-3130) and emails. Restrooms are open during business hours and located outside of the main building.
Wilderness Information Center: Staff are available in person, by email, or phone daily (except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day) at 360-565-3100. Bear canisters are available for lending on a limited basis.
Hurricane Ridge
Hurricane Ridge Road is open to Hurricane Ridge. Overnight camping is not permitted in the Hurricane Ridge parking lots. The area is staffed intermittently with limited services. Bring what you will need
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The Heart o' the Hills campground is open.
Hurricane Hill Road (1.5 miles, not suitable for RVs or buses) beyond the Hurricane Ridge Parking Area is currently closed.
Obstruction Point Road is currently closed. Not suitable for RVs, trailers, or buses.
2026 Construction Plans
A major rehabilitation project will replace an aging water system and upgrade utilities in the Hurricane Ridge developed area.
From May 11 through June 30, visitors should expect weekday closures – Monday through Thursday – of Hurricane Hill Road.
From July through August, construction will continue with periodic impacts to parking as needed. Some meadow trails may be rerouted to accommodate trenching work. Victoria Overlook will remain accessible. As required by policy, archaeologists will be on site to survey ground disturbing activities. Portable restrooms and a temporary water system will be installed and used as needed. No potable water will be available on Hurricane Ridge. Asphalt patching and road striping may require a one-day closure.
Elwha Valley
Although the Elwha/Olympic Hot Springs Road is closed to vehicles at the Madison Falls parking area due to a road washout, the road is open to pedestrians, stock, bicyclists, and pets on leash. A toilet is open at the Madison Falls Trailhead, but no further facilities are available beyond the gate. Please pack out all trash.
Lake Crescent
The Lake Crescent area is open. This includes the Barnes Point area and restrooms as well as Bovee’s Meadow picnic area, Marymere Falls and Moments in Time trailheads. The Storm King and Fairholme boat launches are open. North Shore Picnic Area on Camp David Jr. Road is open.
Storm King Ranger Station is closed for the season.
Spruce Railroad Trail is open from both trailheads: Lyre River/East Beach Road on the east end and North Shore Picnic Area/Camp David Jr. Road on the west end.
Fairholme Campground is open. It is first come first serve but will go on reservations beginning May 15th.
La Poel Picnic Area is open.
Lake Crescent Lodge is open. Updates for operations are available on the concessioner's website.
Log Cabin Resort, RV & Campground is closed. Updates for operations are available on the concessioner's website.
Fairholme Store is closed. See the concessioner's website for details.
Sol Duc Valley
The Sol Duc area, including Sol Duc-Hot Springs Road is open for the season.
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort is open for the summer.
Sol Duc Hot Springs RV Park and Campground is open. Reservations available for March 20, 2026 - November 1, 2026 at recreation.gov. First-come, first-served sites may be available; check in at the Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort front desk for availability.
Ozette
The Ozette area is currently open. The Ozette Campground (primitive) is open but often closes in the winter due to flooding. All campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please check with the Washington State Department of Transportation before traveling, as SR 112 has been subject to frequent closure and/or detours resulting from recent flooding and landslides.
Mora
Mora Road and Rialto Beach are open.
Mora Campground is open on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations required May 15 - September 20, 2026. Reservations available at recreation.gov.
The Mora area is subject to close on short notice for safety due to hazardous weather. Call the recorded Road & Weather line at 360-565-3131 to check current status and area information.
2026 Construction Plans
In 2019, severe winter flooding along the Quillayute River eroded the riverbank at mile post 1.25 on Mora Road. Temporary riprap was installed as an emergency measure, but a permanent fix is needed to protect long-term access to Rialto Beach. These repairs will fortify the road against continued river migration and flooding events.
Beginning on May 15, the Quileute Tribe's parking area will be closed for construction staging.
No construction will occur during the Fourth of July weekend.
From July 8–Nov. 9, construction crews will need to close both lanes of Mora Road to pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle traffic beyond the Mora Campground. Rialto Beach will not be accessible via Mora Road during this construction period. Mora Campground will remain open.
Visitors should consider alternative beaches, such as Ruby Beach, during the construction period.
Kalaloch
The Kalaloch area is open.
Kalaloch Ranger Station is closed for the season. Passport stamps can be found at Kalaloch Lodge when the ranger station is closed.
Kalaloch Campground is open on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations required May 15 - September 20, 2026. Reservations available at recreation.gov.
South Beach Campground is a first-come, first-served campground that will open for the season on May 19.
The Kalaloch Lodge and The Mercantile are open. Please see concessioner website for specific information on available services and operating hours.
Hoh Rain Forest
The Hoh Rain Forest area, including trails, parking areas, and restrooms, is open.
The Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center is open Fridays - Sundays from 9am to 4pm.
Hoh Campground is open on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations required June 12 - September 6, 2026. Reservations available at recreation.gov.
Check our Visiting in Summer page for more information on planning your trip.
Quinault Rain Forest
The July Creek Picnic Area is open.
The Quinault Rain Forest Ranger Station is closed for the season.
North Fork Road is open via North Shore Road. North Fork Campground (primitive) is open. North Fork Road is a narrow, winding, gravel road and not recommended for RVs or trailers.
Graves Creek Road will reopen to vehicles after park road crews repair an eroded section at mile 4.1. Updates, including a construction timeline, will be posted as soon as they are known. To ensure equipment can move to and from the work site, vehicles may not park along the road during construction.
Graves Creek Road and Graves Creek Campground are open to pedestrians and bicyclists until construction begins. All traffic will be prohibited during construction. RVs and trailers are prohibited on Graves Creek Road. This area cannot be accessed by South Shore Road due to a washout.
South Shore Road is closed at mile 8 due to a road wash out.
Lake Quinault Lodge is within Olympic National Forest. There are three Olympic National Forest campgrounds on the south side of the lake.
Queets Rain Forest
Lower Queets Road is open. Upper Queets Road and Queets Campground (primitive) are open.
Note: The Upper and Lower Queets roads and Queets Campground are subject to close on short notice for safety due to hazardous weather. Call the recorded Road & Weather line at 360-565-3131 to check current status and area information.
Staircase
The Staircase area and campground are currently closed due to wildfire impacts.
Park crews have been removing hazard trees and repairing infrastructure. The Staircase developed area will reopen when multiple safety, infrastructure, and visitor services goals are met within Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest.
Flush toilets and drinking water are available during the summer season only.
Road access to Staircase is via Forest Service Road 24, a gravel road along Lake Cushman. Olympic National Forest - Lake Cushman Area (usda.gov)
Wilderness Camping Permits
All Wilderness Camping Permits must be obtained in advance. Trailhead permits are not available. Wilderness Camping Permits are reservable online at Recreation.gov through the Olympic National Park Wilderness Permit page prior to the planned trip or over the phone. If you have questions, Wilderness Information Center staff are available via email at OLYM_WIC@nps.gov or by phone at (360) 565-3100 - option 4. For more information, visit the Wilderness Backpacking Reservations page.
