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Olympic National Park Wilderness Permit

Port Angeles, Washington · Clallam County · Permit

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Subalpine meadow surrounded by mountain peaks
Subalpine meadow surrounded by mountain peaks — NPS/Jed Friedman
View of mountains with lupine flowers in the foreground
View of mountains with lupine flowers in the foreground — NPS Photo
View of sandy beach exposed by low tide.
View of sandy beach exposed by low tide. — NPS/Lea Young
Peaks viewed from Grand Pass looking towards the Upper Cameron Creek drainage.
Peaks viewed from Grand Pass looking towards the Upper Cameron Creek drainage. — NPS/Brendan Fluckiger
Rocky outcroppings emerge from glacial ice on Mount Olympus.
Rocky outcroppings emerge from glacial ice on Mount Olympus. — NPS/Brendan Fluckiger
Subalpine Lake surrounded for mountains and forest
Subalpine Lake surrounded for mountains and forest — NPS/Jed Friedman
Wildflowers in a grassy meadow with a view of mountains in the background.
Wildflowers in a grassy meadow with a view of mountains in the background. — NPS/Brendan Fluckiger
A river surrounded by forest on a summer blue sky day.
A river surrounded by forest on a summer blue sky day. — NPS/Jed Friedman
Carnivorous plants grow beside a boardwalk trail.
Carnivorous plants grow beside a boardwalk trail. — NPS/Lea Young
View of the Pacific Ocean at Cedar Creek on the North Coast route.
View of the Pacific Ocean at Cedar Creek on the North Coast route. — NPS/Brendan Fluckiger
Subalpine meadow surrounded by mountain peaks and forest
Subalpine meadow surrounded by mountain peaks and forest — NPS/Jed Friedman
Beach covered by drift logs
Beach covered by drift logs — NPS/Jed Friedman

How to Get There

You can reach Olympic National Park via the I-5 corridor or by any one of the quieter state roadways. Once you arrive on the Olympic Peninsula connect to Hwy 101 to reach any destinations in and around Olympic National Park. From Olympia: take I-5 to Hwy 101 From Tacoma: take State Route 16 to Bremerton; take State Route 3 north from Bremerton to State Route 104. From Washington/Oregon Coast connect to Hwy 101 in Aberdeen.

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Plan Your Visit to Olympic National Park Wilderness Permit

Heading to Olympic National Park Wilderness Permit? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Olympic National Park Wilderness Permit?

No central reservation system listed for Olympic National Park Wilderness Permit. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/4098362) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Olympic National Park Wilderness Permit?

You can reach Olympic National Park via the I-5 corridor or by any one of the quieter state roadways. Once you arrive on the Olympic Peninsula connect to Hwy 101 to reach any destinations in and around Olympic National Park. From Olympia: take I-5 to Hwy 101 From Tacoma: take State Route 16 to Bremerton; take State Route 3 north from Bremerton to State Route 104. From Washington/Oregon Coast conne…

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