Is Olympic open right now?
From the NPS
Current alerts
2 closures2 danger1 caution1 information
- Park Closure
Highway 101 Closed at Hoh River Bridge
The Highway 101 closure cuts off the only direct route between some of the most popular areas of the park. There are no detours available. Taking alternate routes around the east side of the Olympic Peninsula will add at least four hours to travel times.
More on nps.gov - Park Closure
Mora Road Closed for Essential Repairs
Mora Road is closed to all traffic, including bicycles and pedestrians, at the campground. Rialto Beach is not accessible via Mora Road during this construction period. Mora Campground is open. This construction work will repair damage from a severe winter flood event, fortify the road against river migration, and protect long-term access to Rialto Beach.
- Danger
Crews Responding to Mount Tom Creek Fire
Fire managers are responding to a lightning fire in a remote area of Olympic National Park. The Mount Tom Creek Fire has burned 69 acres 5 miles west-northwest of Mount Olympus. Firefighters are using indirect confinement tactics as part of a full-suppression strategy. There are no evacuation orders or closures.
More on nps.gov - Danger
Bat Tests Positive for Rabies, Visitors Urged to Report Potential Contact
A rabid bat was found at Olympic National Park near Staircase Bridge on August 9th. At approximately 2 p.m., the bat swooped down onto an unidentified woman and was temporarily caught in her hair. This individual is at risk for rabies and should seek healthcare immediately, as well as contact the Mason County Health Department at 360-427-9670 ext. 405. More at the link.
More on nps.gov - Caution
Staircase Developed Area is Open, Use Caution in Burned Areas
The Staircase developed area is open. The surrounding wilderness areas will remain closed as repair and recovery efforts continue. Use extreme caution when entering burned areas. Burned landscapes may contain falling trees and branches, loose boulders, unstable ground, stump holes, landslides, and debris flows. Changing conditions such as wind, rain, or storms can rapidly trigger hazards. Learn more on our Fire Conditions and Updates page.
More on nps.gov - 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.
More on nps.gov
Checked Oct 1, 2026, 3:39 PM ET from the NPS alerts feed. Closures can be partial (one road or trail), so read each alert.
Opening hours (NPS)
Olympic National Park
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FAQ
Olympic: open or closed?
- Is Olympic National Park open year-round?
- The National Park Service says: "Olympic National Park is open 24 hours a day year-round, although some roads, campgrounds and facilities are open seasonally." Roads, campgrounds and visitor centers can still close for the season or for weather, so check current alerts.
- How do I check closures at Olympic?
- This page lists the park's current NPS alerts, refreshed hourly. The National Park Service's own current-conditions page for Olympic is the authority for road status and closures.
Sources · 3
- 1.Olympic National Park — current conditions · National Park Service
- 2.NPS Data API — alerts · National Park Service
- 3.NPS Visitor Use Statistics — monthly recreation visits, 2021–2025 (IRMA stats REST service) · National Park Service (U.S. Department of the Interior) — Visitor Use Statistics Program
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