National Park · Washington (U.S. state), United States
Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park is a national park in Washington (U.S. state), United States, covering 923,046 acres (373,544 ha), established in 1938; it recorded 3,584,187 visits in 2025.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington (U.S. state), United States |
| Area | 923,046 acres (373,544 ha) |
| Established | 1938 |
| Annual visits (2025) | 3,584,187 |
| Highest point | Mount Olympus — 2,432 m (7,979 ft) |
| Coordinates | 47.9700° N, 123.5000° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park is a national park of the United States located in Washington, on the Olympic Peninsula. The park has four regions: the Pacific coastline, the west-side temperate rainforest, alpine areas, and the forests of the drier east side. Within the park there are three distinct ecosystems, including subalpine forest and wildflower meadow, temperate forest, and the rugged Pacific coast. President Theodore Roosevelt originally designated the park as Mount Olympus National Monument on March 2, 1909. The monument was redesignated a national park by Congress and President Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 29, 1938.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
June to September — driest months; rain is common the rest of the year
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Port Angeles, Washington |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
|---|---|
| Lodges | Lodges inside the park, including Lake Crescent Lodge and Lake Quinault Lodge |
Famous trails
- Hall of Mosses Trail — 0.8 miles (1.3 km) — Easy
- Hurricane Hill Trail — 3.2 miles (5.2 km) — Moderate
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Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Victoria International Airport (YYJ) · Victoria, Canada · 46.9 miles away
- Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) · Seattle, United States · 66.0 miles away
- Vancouver International Airport (YVR) · Vancouver, Canada · 85.8 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Washington (U.S. state)
Mount Rainier National Park
North Cascades National Park
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area
Ross Lake National Recreation Area
San Juan Island National Historical Park
Whitman Mission National Historic Site
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Frequently asked questions
Where is Olympic National Park?
Olympic National Park is in Washington (U.S. state), United States (47.9700° N, 123.5000° W).
When was Olympic National Park established?
Olympic National Park was established in 1938, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Olympic National Park?
Olympic National Park covers 923,046 acres (373,544 ha).
How many people visit Olympic National Park each year?
It recorded 3,584,187 recreation visits in 2025, the latest published figure.
What is the highest point in Olympic National Park?
The highest point is Mount Olympus, at 2,432 metres (7,979 ft).
When is the best time to visit Olympic National Park?
June to September — driest months; rain is common the rest of the year.
Does Olympic National Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Olympic National Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Olympic National Park?
The nearest town is Port Angeles, Washington. The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_parks_of_the_United_States — Wikipedia list of US national parks — coordinates, established date, area, recreation visitors (2025), description.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/olym/ — Official park page.
- https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/hiking.htm — Named trails, as stated by the source.