Pack for rainforest rain, coastal wind, and alpine snow
Build My Olympic Pack List →Olympic National Park on Washington's Olympic Peninsula encompasses temperate rainforests, rugged Pacific coastline, and glaciated peaks — all in one park. Use this packing guide as a starting point, then let PackList's AI personalize it based on your exact dates, activities, and gear preferences.
With its incredible range of precipitation and elevation, diversity is the hallmark of Olympic National Park. Encompassing nearly a million acres, the park protects a vast wilderness, thousands of years of human history, and several distinctly different ecosystems, including glacier-capped mountains, old-growth temperate rain forests, and over 70 miles of wild coastline. Come explore!
38°F — Rain (current forecast).
Hurricane Hill Road Closed Mon-Thurs Through June 30 Park Closure
Due to a water system rehabilitation project, Hurricane Hill Road will be closed Monday-Thursday through June 30. The road will reopen every Friday-Sunday as long as all vehicles continue to clear the area by Sunday evening and do not impede construction activities on Monday morning. Hurricane Ridge Road will remain open throughout the construction period. See the Hurricane Ridge section on the Alerts and Conditions page for more information.
Staircase, Adjacent Wilderness Areas Closed due to Bear Gulch Fire Impacts Park Closure
Park crews have been removing hazard trees and repairing infrastructure. The Staircase developed area will reopen when multiple safety, infrastructure, and visitor services goals are met within Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest. For a full list of closed trails and campsites, visit our Fire Conditions and Updates page.
South Shore Quinault Road Washed Out Beyond Park Boundary Information
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.
Check tide tables before hiking coastal routes — you can get trapped by tides
Log rolling on beaches — never stand on driftwood logs on ocean beaches
Hypothermia risk is high in wet conditions even at 50°F — pack extra warm layers
Cougars are present — make noise and never run
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