Olympic National Park

National Park · WA

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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Photos

A herd of elk crossing a river. — A herd of Roosevelt Elk cross a river in Olympic.

Orange sea stars on a rocky coast. — Ocher sea stars rest on the rocks during a low tide on one of Olympic's beaches.

Hikers sit and watch the sun set behind snow-capped mountains. — Backpackers stop to enjoy a spectacular sunset in Olympic's high country.

Fresh snow atop the Olympic Mountains. — A fresh layer of snow covers Hurricane Ridge in the Olympic Mountains.

Large trees and ferns inhabit the temperate forests of Olympic.

Activities

Astronomy
Stargazing
Biking
Road Biking
Boating
Camping
Backcountry Camping
Car or Front Country Camping
Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)
Group Camping
RV Camping
Climbing
Mountain Climbing
Fishing
Freshwater Fishing
Fly Fishing
Saltwater Fishing
Food
Dining
Picnicking
Guided Tours
Self-Guided Tours - Auto
Hands-On
Citizen Science
Arts and Crafts
Volunteer Vacation
Hiking
Backcountry Hiking
Front-Country Hiking
Horse Trekking
Horse Camping (see also camping)
Paddling
Canoeing
Kayaking
Junior Ranger Program
Tubing
Snow Tubing
Skiing
Cross-Country Skiing
Downhill Skiing
Snow Play
Snowshoeing
Surfing
Swimming
Pool Swimming
Freshwater Swimming
Saltwater Swimming
Wildlife Watching
Birdwatching
Park Film
Museum Exhibits
Shopping
Bookstore and Park Store
Gift Shop and Souvenirs