The Details
Three distinct ecosystems in one park: glacier-capped peaks, temperate rainforest, and wild Pacific coastline.
When To Visit
Best Time To Visit
MONTH BY MONTHJuly–September for sunny weather and open Hurricane Ridge; the rainforests and coast are beautiful year-round, and spring and fall are quiet.
Summer weekends fill Hurricane Ridge, Lake Crescent and the Hoh — arrive early.
The Hoh and the west side get 12–14 feet of rain a year, mostly October–April. Hurricane Ridge Road can close in winter, and ocean beaches have cold water and big surf.
General patterns — conditions vary by year. Check current NPS alerts and road status before you go.
How Far
Park Entrances
SET YOUR LOCATIONNearest Airports
ESTIMATED DRIVE TO THE PARKDistances are rough estimates to the closest entrance. Check road and ferry conditions before you go.
What To Do
Top Things To Do
Where To Stay
Camping
Campgrounds inside the park are booked through Recreation.gov, and many fill months ahead.
FIND CAMPSITES ON RECREATION.GOV ↗Lodging & Nearby Towns
Cool Facts & Figures
By The Numbers
Links
Plan Your Visit
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