ParkPulse

Olympic National Park

WA
Moderate crowdsTypical levels. Popular trailheads may fill by midday.
$30/vehicle3.7M annual visitors

Visitor levels at Olympic are sitting at about average for May. The main trailheads and viewpoints will have some company, but nothing unmanageable. There are 3 active closures to be aware of. Check the alerts section below for details. Entry is $30 per vehicle, or free with an America the Beautiful pass.

Last updated May 25, 2026 at 9:18 AM

Active Alerts(4)

Park Closure

Graves Creek Road Construction Begins, Expected to Reopen by June 1

Park road crews have begun repairing an eroded section of Graves Creek Road at mile 4.1. Repairs are expected to be complete by June 1. The road is currently open to pedestrian and bicycle traffic.

Park Closure

Hurricane Hill Road Closed Mon-Thurs Through June 30

Due to a water system rehabilitation project, Hurricane Hill Road will be closed Monday-Thursday through June 30. The road will reopen every Friday-Sunday as long as all vehicles continue to clear the area by Sunday evening and do not impede construction activities on Monday morning. Hurricane Ridge Road will remain open throughout the construction period. See the Hurricane Ridge section on the Alerts and Conditions page for more information.

Park Closure

Staircase, Adjacent Wilderness Areas Closed due to Bear Gulch Fire 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. For a full list of closed trails and campsites, visit our Fire Conditions and Updates page.

Information

South Shore Quinault Road Washed Out Beyond Park Boundary

South Shore Road – which is maintained by Jefferson County – is closed due to a major wash-out. For more information, visit the Jefferson County website.

7-Day Crowd Forecast

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Community Reports

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