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Where to
stay
and
what to do in
Olympic National Park
VISITOR INFORMATION
ACCOMMODATIONS
Outside the Park
Olympic National Park Map
Cities and Towns
of the Olympic Peninsula
Amanda Park
Brinnon
Discovery Bay
Eldon
Forks
Hoodsport
Hoquiam
La Push
Lake Quinault
Lilliwaup
Moclips
Neah Bay
Ozette
Port Angeles
Port Hadlock
Port Ludlow
Port Townsend
Potlatch
Quilcene
Sequim
Shelton
Union More Washington
Cascade Mountains
Northeast
Northwest
Olympic Peninsula
Puget Sound
San Juan Islands
South Central
Southeast
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Hoh Rain Forest, Olympic
National Park.
Olympic National Park,
situated at the northwest section of Washington state, spans nearly one
million acres. With more than 500 miles of trails, it offers an almost
unlimited potential for backcountry activities, group hikes and nature
exploration.
Although the Olympic
Peninsula is best known for its unusual rain forest ecosystem, the park
actually has five diverse landscape settings. They range from beachfront to
the
spectacular alpine scenery of the Olympic Mountains. Mount Olympus,
which crowns 7,965 feet (2,438 meters), is the park’s tallest mountain.
Visitors also should not miss a trip to the Hoh Rain
Forest, with its
larger-than-usual trees and temperate jungle atmosphere.
There are more than 15
campgrounds in the park, ranging from semi-primitive facilities to
campgrounds with flush toilets and RV-accessible sites. Camping fees vary
according to the amenities provided and the size of the camping party.
Kalaloch Lodge, located at the west end of the park, offers exquisite views
of the Pacific Ocean.
Backcountry camping is
available for visitors who plan to hike more than a half-mile into the
wilderness. Some areas have handicap-accessible trails and exhibits, such as
Hurricane Ridge, Meadow Loop and Hurricane Hill.

Ruby Beach, Olympic
National Park.
Nearby Cities and Towns
For those who prefer to
mix their day hikes with the comfortable accommodations,
dining and shopping
amenities of a town, there are several towns and small
communities near the park.
Port Townsend,
Port Angeles and
Sequim are situated at the north end of
the park.
Brinnon,
Hoodsport,
Lilliwaup,
Potlatch,
Quilcene and
Union are on the east side of the park
along the Hood Canal.
South
of the park are the towns of
Aberdeen, Hoquiam,
Olympia and
Shelton. They are easily reached
via Interstate-5.
La Push and
Neah Bay,
northwest of the park, are on Quileute and Makah tribal lands. Both towns offer lodging to park visitors.
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Sun, Water & the Only
Inland Rain Forest
Mount Rainier
Visitor & Lodging Association
www.mrva.us
Hiking, Climbing,
Snowshoeing, x-country skiing. Simple and Quiet
1-877-617-9950.
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Click
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the Olympic Peninsula in a new browser window.
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Easy Day Hikes Olympics
by Erik Molvar
May 1998, Paperback, 100 pages,
(non-fiction)
Focuses on short strolls, nature trails and
half-day hikes within Olympic National Park and the surrounding forest. It
includes trails through the alpine meadows of the high peaks, through the
ancient rainforests of the western lowlands, and along the spectacular
coastline.
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Exploring
Washington's Wild Olympic Coast
by David Hooper
March 1993, Paperback,
143
pages, (guidebook)
Fly
Fishing the Olympic Peninsula
by Doug Rose
July 199, Paperback,
96 pages, (guidebook)
Hiking
Olympic National Park
by Erik Molvar
November 1996,
2nd edition, Paperback, 248 pages, (guidebook)
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