Olympic National Forest

Welcome

The Olympic National Forest is part of an emerald paradise.  The Forest is located on the Olympic Peninsula in the northwest corner of Washington State (the Evergreen State).  The Olympic Peninsula is a unique geographic province consisting of five major landscape settings: temperate rain forest, rugged mountain terrain, large lowland lakes, cascading rivers, and saltwater beaches.

Here the flora and fauna provide interest beyond the imagination.  Recreational opportunities seem unlimited.

The Olympic Peninsula features over 2,132,300 acres of public Federal lands for visitors to enjoy. Of this area, over 633,600 acres are managed by the Olympic National Forest, which blankets the foothills of the Olympic Mountains and surrounds much of the Olympic National Park. In addition to the Federal land on the peninsula, there are recreation opportunities offered on state, county and private lands as well. The Forest offers a variety of recreation opportunities and facilities including: Campgrounds, Trails, Cabins, Picnic Sites, Points of Interest, Auto Tours, and Wildernesses. (Click on one of the preceding facilities or opportunities for a quick link to recreation information).

It is important for visitors to know which agency manages the site or lands they plan to visit because opportunities and regulations differ from one agency to another. To get more information, you may wish to contact any of the Olympic National Forest offices or visit our maps and publication section to order an Olympic Peninsula Recreation Map.

WE HOPE YOU COME  - WE KNOW YOU WILL ENJOY!

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