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:
Olympic National Forest
· 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
CITIZENS
SOUGHT FOR OLYMPIC PENINSULA RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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Olympia,
Wash. -- Olympic National Forest Supervisor Dale
Hom invites interested citizens to become nominees for the
Olympic Peninsula Resource Advisory Committee (RAC). Application
forms must be received at the Olympic National Forest Supervisor's
Office by November 24.
RAC members represent a wide range of interests including
recreation, commercial industry, environmental issues, and
interests of the public. The committee's duties include reviewing
proposed land management projects that are on or adjacent
to the Olympic National Forest, and recommending which projects
to fund. Projects are located in Mason, Clallam, Grays Harbor,
and Jefferson counties.
A four-year term on the RAC would begin upon appointment by
the Secretary of Agriculture. Committee members serve without
compensation, but may be reimbursed for travel expenses. Members
must be Washington residents, and preferably reside in one
of the Olympic Peninsula counties. Meetings are held at least
once and up to four times per year at a location on the peninsula.
Citizens interested
in applying for RAC membership are encouraged to pick up an
application (Form
AD 755) at any Olympic National Forest office, or at http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/olympic/advisory-committees/
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