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Olympic National Park

Current conditions
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— Conditions & Trip Disruption Status

4 active alerts

1 closure · 3 cautions

Current closures & alerts (4)

Ordered by severity

Closures (1)

CLOSURE Road

Hurricane Ridge Road Closed, Friday 11/13, 4:00pm

Hurricane Ridge Road is closed due to forecasted overnight snow.

Cautions & hazards (3)

CAUTION Wildlife

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 at risk for rabies and should seek healthcare immediately, as well as contact the Mason County Health Department at 360-427-9670, ext. 405. More at the link.

CAUTION Fire / Smoke

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 trees and branches, loose boulders, unstable ground, stump holes, landslides, and debris flows. Changing conditions such as wind, rain, or storms can rapidly trigger hazards. Learn more on our Fire Conditions and Updates page.

CAUTION General

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.

Campgrounds

12 listed

Deer Park Campground

Operating · 14 sites

At 5,400 feet in elevation, Deer Park boasts mountain views and starry skies. With a steep and winding gravel access road, Deer Park is not RV accessible.

Fairholme Campground

Operating · 88 sites

Neighboring Lake Crescent, Fairholme includes lakeside campsites and a nearby boat launch.

Graves Creek Campground

Operating · 30 sites

Located in the Quinault Rain Forest, relax near a serene stream at Graves Creek Campground.

Heart O' the Hills Campground

Operating · 97 sites

Surrounded by old growth forest, Heart O' the Hills offers summer ranger programs and great family fun

Hoh Campground

Operating · 78 sites

Surround yourself with moss and ancient trees in this temperate rain forest. Hoh campground offers summer ranger programs and some riverside campsites along the Hoh River. Reservations in summer, first come first served the rest of the year.

Kalaloch Campround

Operating · 170 sites

Oceanside camp at Kalaloch with some sites overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Online reservations accepted for peak season. Check recreation.gov for current season dates. All sites are first-come, first-served in off season.

Mora Campground

Operating · 94 sites

Situated in a coastal forest, some sites offer views views of the Quillayute River. Mora is located two miles from Rialto Beach.

North Fork Campground

Operating · 9 sites

Surrounded by temperate rain forest, this small and remote campground is a great spot for campers seeking solitude.

Ozette Campground

Operating · 15 sites

Adjacent to Lake Ozette, this small campground is great for those that enjoy lakeside camping and water activities

Queets Campground

Operating · 20 sites

Relax in this secluded campground near the Queets River. This campground is only accessible from the Upper Queets River Road due to a past mudslide

South Beach Campground

Operating · 55 sites

Positioned on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, South Beach offers panoramic ocean views and beach access.

Staircase Campground

Operating · 49 sites

Camp near the Skokomish River and enjoy old-growth forest at Staircase. Summer ranger programs and riverside campsites available.

Visitor centers

5 listed

Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center

Located in the Hoh Rain Forest. The visitor center is open daily during the summer and intermittently during the winter. Educational exhibits and informational brochures available.

Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center is located at the terminus of the Upper Hoh Road. The Upper Hoh Road is accessible via Highway 101, south of Forks, WA.

Hurricane Ridge Visitor Contact Station

While the historic Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge was destroyed in a fire, the small but mighty Visitor Contact Station is here to help! While rangers are present to answer questions during open hours in summer, please be aware there is no indoor space for visitors or running water available.

From Port Angeles, take Hurricane Ridge Road. Five miles up the road, you will pass through the park entrance station. Continue another 12 miles to Hurricane Ridge. The road is narrow and winding, and the drive from Port Angeles takes about 45 minutes. Watch for animals and fallen rock on the road.

Kalaloch Ranger Station

CLOSED for the year. See you in 2027! Kalaloch Ranger Station is open daily during the summer and closed the rest of the year. Educational exhibits, informational brochures, a small sales area, and restrooms are available.

Kalaloch Ranger Station is located 36 miles south of Forks off of Highway 101.

Olympic National Park Visitor Center

This is the main Visitor Center and Wilderness Information Center for Olympic National Park. Park staff are available daily at the visitor center, and by phone (360-565-3130) or email. Restrooms are available during the day.

Located in Port Angeles, Washington

Quinault Rain Forest Ranger Station

CLOSED for the year. See you in 2027! Quinault Rain Forest Ranger Station is open Thursdays-Mondays during the summer and closed during the rest of the year. Educational exhibits and informational brochures available.

Quinault Rain Forest Ranger Station is located along the North Shore Road in the Quinault Rain Forest. The North Shore Road is accessible via Highway 101.

Recent changes

Changes detected in official NPS alerts for Olympic.

Seasonal weather profile

Features both the wettest temperate rainforest in the contiguous US (Hoh) and a dry rain-shadow around Sequim.

Official NPS verification

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Data sources & methodology

Alerts, closures, and operating notices on this page are fetched directly from the official U.S. National Park Service Developer API. Records are compared using content hashes to detect genuine status updates over time. Secondary topic labels assist quick trip scanning and do not alter official NPS classifications.