Last updated July 28, 2020
This page will be updated daily or as needed. Scroll down to view each recreation area categorized by land jurisdiction. Not all parks and trails are listed. Independently owned and operated campgrounds and RV parks are open on an individual basis and continue to be allowed to operate. Visit our Lodging page for a complete list of campgrounds and RV parks on the Olympic Peninsula. We encourage everyone to Recreate Responsibly and know before you go – visit each jurisdiction’s website to check on specifics such as max capacity regulations, permits, and camping requirements. For general information see our COVID-19 Blog.
Olympic National Park
Visit Olympic National Park website. Entry Passes and Backcountry Permits are required. Lake Crescent Lodge, Log Cabin Resort, Sol Duc Resort, Lake Quinault Lodge, and Kalaloch Lodge are now open for overnight guests. Sol Duc Resort’s hot springs and pool are only available for registered resort guests until further notice. Sol Duc Campground is open. As of July 8, backpacking permits for overnight camping in the coastal wilderness have resumed for the South Coast Beach Route from Third Beach to Oil City and the North Coast Beach Route from Rialto Beach to Cape Alava. Second Beach (La Push) and the area north of Cape Alava, including Shi Shi Beach, remain closed to all park visitors until further notice. Wilderness backpacking permits for overnight camping in the interior wilderness of the park resumed July 1.
| Location | Closed | Open (day-use only) | Open Fully (including RV & tent camping) |
| Deer Park | O | ||
| Elwha Valley | O Open but road is washed out to motor vehicles | ||
| Heart O’the Hills | O | ||
| Hoh Rain Forest | O | ||
| Hurricane Ridge | O | ||
| Kalaloch Beaches and Beaches 1-6 | O | ||
| Lake Crescent | O | ||
| Madison Falls | O | ||
| Marymere Falls/Storm King | O | ||
| Mora/Rialto | O | ||
| Ozette Loop | O | ||
| Queets Rain Forest | O | ||
| Quinault Valley | O | ||
| Ruby Beach | O | ||
| Second Beach (See Tribal Lands below for La Push) | X | ||
| Shi Shi Beach | X | ||
| Sol Duc Valley | O | ||
| Spruce Railroad Trail | X Under Construction | ||
| Staircase | O | ||
| Third Beach | O |
Olympic National Forest
Visit Olympic National Forest website. Recreation Passes and Permits are required at some locations. Most day-use sites and trailheads are open. Dispersed camping is allowed. Users should expect no restrooms, water, or garbage services available. Be prepared to properly dispose of human waste & pack out all trash.
| Location | Closed | Open (day-use only) | Open Fully (including RV & tent camping) |
| Big Creek Campground | O | ||
| Brown Creek Campground | O | ||
| Campbell Tree Grove Campground | X | ||
| Coho Campground | O | ||
| Collins Campground | O | ||
| Dungeness Forks Campground | X | ||
| Falls Creek Campground | O | ||
| Falls View Campground | O Campground closed for maintenance. Trails open for pedestrians only at the gate. | ||
| Gatton Creek Campground | O | ||
| Hamma Hamma Campground | X | ||
| Klahanie Campground | X | ||
| Klahowya Campground | X | ||
| Lena Creek Campground | X | ||
| Lena Lake Campground | X Closed for entire 2020 year | ||
| Mt. Ellinor Trail | O | ||
| Mt. Mueller Trailhead | X | ||
| Mt. Walker Trailhead & Viewpoint | O | ||
| Satsop Center Campground | O | ||
| Seal Rock Campground | O | ||
| Willaby Campground | O |
Washington State Parks on the Olympic Peninsula
Visit Washington State Parks website. A Discover Pass is required.
| Location | Closed | Open (day-use only) | Open Fully (including RV & tent camping) |
| Anderson Lake | O | ||
| Bogachiel | O | ||
| Dosewallips | O | ||
| Fort Fagler | O | ||
| Fort Townsend | O | ||
| Fort Worden | O | ||
| Mystery Bay | O | ||
| Ocean City | O | ||
| Pleasant Harbor | X | ||
| Potlatch | O | ||
| Sequim Bay | O | ||
| Shine Tidelands | O | ||
| Triton Cove | O | ||
| Twanoh | O |
County Parks & Other Lands
Visit Clallam, Jefferson, Mason, and Grays Harbor County’s websites. Not all parks are listed.
| Location | Closed | Open (day-use only) | Open Fully (including RV & tent camping) |
| Dungeness Spit & Wildlife Refuge | O | ||
| Camp David Jr. (Clallam) | O | ||
| Dungeness Rec Area (Clallam) | O | ||
| Rainshadow Disc Golf Park (Clallam) | O | ||
| Salt Creek Rec Area (Clallam) | O | ||
| Jefferson County Fairgrounds | O | ||
| Lake Leland Park Campground (Jefferson) | O | ||
| Larry Scott Trail (Jefferson) | O | ||
| Oak Bay Campground (Jefferson) | O | ||
| Quilcene Campground (Jefferson) | O |
Tribal Lands
Please check each tribe’s website before visiting. While some services and businesses such as casinos are open, other recreation such as hiking and camping on tribal land may still be closed to non-tribal members. Not all native tribal lands are listed. See our COVID-19 Blog for further updates on tribal lands and casinos. Links: Makah Tribe, Quileute Tribe, Quinault Indian Nation, Skokomish Tribe, Squaxin Island Tribe
| Location | Closed | Open (day-use only) | Open Fully (including RV & tent camping) |
| Makah Tribal Lands (Neah Bay/Cape Flattery) | X | ||
| Quileute Tribal Lands (La Push) | X | ||
| Quinault Indian Nation | X | ||
| Squaxin Island Tribe | X |
