To reach Olympic National Park, many visitors fly into the
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
, which sits about 130 miles east. Car rentals are abundant at the airport and surrounding area.
Where should I stay to see Olympic National Park?
- Kalaloch Lodge. Photo Source: Kalaloch Lodge. …
- Lake Crescent Lodge. …
- Lake Quinault Lodge. …
- Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort. …
- Olympic Lodge, Port Angeles. …
- Quality Inn & Suites at Olympic National Park, Sequim. …
- The Pacific Inn Motel, Forks. …
- Glen Ayr Resort, Hoodsport.
What is the closest airport to National Park?
The
Jackson Hole Airport
is located one hour south of Yellowstone's South Entrance inside Grand Teton National Park. Interestingly, it's the only airport in the United States located inside a national park!
What is the closest major airport to Acadia National Park?
The nearest airport to Acadia National Park is
Bar Harbor (BHB) Airport
which is 8.8 miles away. Other nearby airports include Bangor (BGR) (42.6 miles), Rockland (RKD) (46.8 miles) and Portland (PWM) (114.3 miles).
Do I need an SUV for Olympic National Park?
Most of the roads in the area are fine for a regular road car this time of year.
4WD or just SUVs with all-wheel drive are advisable from November-April in the mountain passes
.
Do you need a car to visit Olympic National Park?
You cannot get anywhere in Olympic National Park without a car
. This trip is impossible unless you and your friends rent a car.
How many days do you need to see Olympic National Park?
At a minimum, you need
three full days
in Olympic National Park, if you want to visit Hurricane Ridge, the Pacific Coastline, and the temperate rainforests. However, more time is better, as it allows you to hike more trails and it gives you some contingency time should it rain or snow, which is entirely possible.
What is the best time of year to visit Olympic National Park?
The best time to visit Olympic National Park is
July through August
, when temperatures are usually warm, most roads and facilities are open, and a full range of programs are available. You can find an updated list of seasonal activities in the Olympic Bugler, the park's digital newsletter.
How long is the loop around Olympic National Park?
Join Olympic National Park Trips
From waters teeming with wildlife, to snow-capped peaks, to rainforests, to tide pools, the Olympic Peninsula truly has it all. On this
445-mile
Olympic Peninsula road trip, you'll experience the best the area has to offer from history, to food to wildlife encounters.
Which National Park is easiest to get to?
Similarly,
Virgin Islands National Park
is probably the easiest park in the entire system to visit by plane. You land in St. Thomas, taxi to the ferry, then to St. John, and it's particularly easy to get around there without driving.
What national park has a commercial airport?
Established in 1930 and declared a national monument in 1943, Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) is the nation's only commercial airport located inside a national park — Wyoming's
Grand Teton National Park
— and one of the gateway airports for Yellowstone National Park.
Which airport do you fly into for Yosemite?
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
is the closest airport to Yosemite, and worlds away from the mad bustle of LAX and SFO.
What is the best airport to fly into to go to Acadia National Park?
To reach Acadia National Park, you can fly into
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
and catch a direct flight to Hancock County–Bar Harbor Airport (BHB), served by Cape Air, Silver Airways, JetBlue and United Airlines, which is a short 10-minute drive from the park.
Is Acadia worth visiting?
Acadia is worth a visit any time of year
, but it just takes some insider info to avoid the crowds during peak season.
What is the best time of year to visit Acadia National Park?
The best time to visit Acadia National Park in terms of pleasant weather is
between late spring and fall
. However, it's often crowded. A less busy time with great weather is the two weeks after Labor Day in September until mid-September, just before the leaf-peeping crowds arrive.
Do I need AWD in Olympic National Park?
Re: Four-Wheel Drive Needed for Olympic Natl Park?
Absolutely not
.
Is Olympic National Park overcrowded?
Olympic hosts over 3 million visits each year. Hurricane Ridge and the Hoh Rain Forest experience crowded conditions during busy periods throughout the year, including spring break, throughout the summer, and especially holiday weekends (Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day).
Can you take a ferry from Seattle to Olympic National Park?
The shortest route from the Seattle area to Olympic National Park requires taking a boat from Washington State Ferries
. From downtown, drive onto the Seattle-Bainbridge Island ferry or the Seattle-Bremerton ferry; from the northern suburbs, the Edmonds-Kingston ferry is quickest.
Is there a shuttle in Olympic National Park?
Olympic Hiking Company Trailhead Shuttles–
Olympic Hiking Co. is commercially authorized to provide guided hiking tours and trailhead shuttles throughout Olympic National Park
. Each year year, our trailhead shuttle service typically serves over 500 backpackers throughout the Olympic Peninsula.
How long is the ferry ride from Seattle to Olympic National Park?
This ferry departs from the Port of Seattle and crosses the Puget Sound to the town of Bainbridge. From there, it takes about
90 minutes
to reach the boundaries of Olympic National Park.
Is it hard to get a campsite in Olympic National Park?
Reservations Required: No, the sites are first-come, first-served
. Fee: Free. Number of Sites: 30. Pets Allowed: Yes, they can walk with you on the washed-out road to the campground, but they can't be on any other trails.
Do I need bear spray in Olympic National Park?
You don't need bear spray
. We have black bears in ONP, not grizzlies.
Is Lake Quinault worth visiting?
For the last day of your Olympic Peninsula road trip, I suggest visiting the spectacular Quinault Rainforest. You'll have to drive an hour and a half from Forks to get to this southern region of the Olympic National Park, but I promise you
it's worth it
.
Are there grizzly bears in the Olympic National Park?
Pika, ptarmigan, ground squirrels, lynx, red foxes, coyotes, wolverine, grizzly bears, bighorn sheep and historically, mountain goats,
did not occur on the Olympic Peninsula
.
What town is closest to Olympic National Park?- Port Angeles, WA. 1.8 mi / 6 mins.
- Sequim, WA. 17.3 mi / 26 mins.
- Port Townsend, WA. 47.5 mi / 1 hour 5 mins.
- Forks, WA. 56.5 mi / 1 hour 9 mins.
- Neah Bay, WA. 70.6 mi / 1 hour 41 mins.
- Seattle, WA. 82.4 mi / 2 hours 32 mins.
- Hoodsport, WA. 83.6 mi / 1 hour 43 mins.
Is it safe to visit Olympic National Park?
Olympic is a wilderness park filled with natural wonders and potential hazards.
Your safety is not guaranteed
. Regulations are strictly enforced to protect you and the park's resources.
When should I go to the Hoh rainforest?
The best time of year for sightseeing in Olympic National Park is
spring through fall
. This time of year is ideal because the rainforests can experience up to 50 inches of rain in the winter, and by late spring, the landscape is lush and vibrant with life.
