Olympic National Forest

Welcome to Olympic National Forest

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!

Winter Storms create hazardous conditions on Washington’s National Forests

EVERETT, WA – As floods, avalanches and landslides threaten roads throughout the state, visitors to National Forests are advised to use caution.  Some forest roads that were not closed because of snowpack now may be impassable because of downed trees and road and bridge washouts.  Winter sports enthusiasts should check conditions in advance of their visits to ski, snowshoe and snowmobile. Many state highways and county roads accessing the National Forests are closed. For statewide road information visit http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/trafficalerts/ or call 511 for updates.  The extent of the damage on the national forests may not become evident until the snow thaws.  Following is a summary of known impacts:

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·                Forest Service Road 30 in the Soleduck Valley and Forest Service Road 2160, mile post 1.9, in the Matheny Creek area are washed out.  

·                The bridge at 2160 milepost 1.9 north of Quinault is washed out.

Storm patrols are on-going.  If you are planning on driving in the Olympic National Forest, we recommend you call the local district office for road conditions and/or check this site for updates.  

Forest Road Information

Olympic: http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/olympic/

Olympic National Forest Headquarters (Olympia):  360-956-2300

Hood Canal Ranger District (Quilcene);  360-765-2200

Pacific Ranger District(Quinault):  360-288-2525

Pacific Ranger District (Forks):  360-374-6522

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