Designated as both a world heritage site and an international biosphere reserve by the united nations, the park serves as a living laboratory for scientists and students, as well as an incredible natural playground for visitors. In these areas, options range from luxurious to affordable, including hotels and motels, bed & breakfasts, and vacation rentals. Park avenue port angeles, wa 98362
For a full list of closed trails and campsites, visit our fire conditions and updates page Lodging outside the park a variety of lodging options are available in the gateway communities surrounding olympic For fire news releases and maps, visit the bear gulch fire inciweb page
A general map and information regarding facilities, picnic areas, camping, and regulations can be found on the park's hoh rain forest brochure Trails lead through thick rain forests in the hoh. Interwoven throughout the park's diverse landscape is an array of cultural and historic sites that tell the human story of the park More than 650 archeological sites document over 13,500 years of human occupation of olympic national park lands.
Hunting or disturbing wildlife is prohibited in national parks All fireworks and explosives are prohibited in the park Visitors may possess firearms in the park in compliance with washington state regulations All firearms use, including target shooting and hunting, is prohibited within the park
