Olympic is three parks in one: glaciated peaks, temperate rain forest and a wild Pacific coast. Most park campgrounds are small and have no hookups, so choose your base by rig length and reservation window.
Olympic National Park fills the center of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, and no road crosses it. Highway 101 circles the park, and short spurs run in to the mountains, the Hoh and Quinault rain forests and the Pacific coast. A trip is usually a loop with two or three bases.
Most NPS campgrounds here are small, with no hookups. The NPS lists 21 feet as the standard maximum RV length at the main campgrounds, with a few sites up to 35 feet, and says some campgrounds are not recommended for RVs or trailers at all. Sol Duc RV Park and Log Cabin Resort offer hookups. Book summer sites on Recreation.gov, and use the length figures as a guide when you choose a base.
| Entrance fee | $30 per vehicle for seven days; $25 motorcycle; $15 per person on foot or bike (15 and younger free); $55 Olympic annual pass |
|---|---|
| Campground fees | $15 to $24 for most park campgrounds; Sol Duc $33; Sol Duc RV Park $58 with water and electric |
| Hookups | Sol Duc RV Park (water and electric) and Log Cabin Resort RV sites (full hookups). None at the other NPS campgrounds listed |
| Dump stations | Fairholme, Kalaloch, Mora and Sol Duc, $10 per use |
| Reservations | Required in summer at several campgrounds through Recreation.gov. See the table below |
| Road status | Call 360-565-3131 or check the park’s alerts page; roads and campgrounds can close on short notice |
The NPS lists a maximum RV length for each campground. Treat the numbers as a recommendation and call the park at 360-565-3131 if you are near the limit.
Summer is dry and busy. The rain forest is green most of the year.
| Time of year | What to expect |
|---|---|
| June to September | Best weather and the heaviest use. Hurricane Ridge and the high spurs are open. Book Fairholme, Kalaloch, Mora, Hoh and Staircase early. |
| Early autumn | Quieter. Fairholme (Sept 29) and South Beach (Oct 10) close for 2026; the Hoh and Kalaloch stay open. |
| Late autumn to winter | Rain and storms on the coast. Heart O’ the Hills may be walk-in only during heavy snow. Hurricane Ridge opens limited days. |
| Spring | Sol Duc reservations begin March 20. Some campgrounds open April 25 or later. |
Pick a base by the side of the peninsula you want, and keep the rig’s length in mind.
Best for: A coastal base with a dump station.
Watch out: No hookups. Coastal weather can be wet and windy.
Best for: Near the northern Pacific beaches.
Watch out: Reservations required May 15–Sept 20, 2026.
Best for: The rain forest, with the visitor center nearby.
Watch out: No dump station.
Best for: Lake Crescent, near Port Angeles.
Watch out: Seasonal; check 2027 dates.
Best for: Hookups inside the park.
Watch out: Same seasonal rules as Sol Duc Campground; reserve ahead.
Best for: Full hookups on Lake Crescent.
Watch out: Call 866-405-2950.
Heart O’ the Hills (year-round, $24), Staircase ($24), Ozette ($20) and Deer Park (tents only, $15) are also open at various times. Check the NPS camping page for the current status.
Because no road crosses the park, plan a loop on Highway 101.
A first visit.
More time on the west side.
A relaxed week.
Mountain views from a road open daily in summer and weekends in winter.
Moss-draped forest with short trails.
Driftwood beaches on the Pacific.
A deep lake near Fairholme and Log Cabin Resort.
A river valley with a resort and campground.
Reserve first, then plan the days. Several campgrounds require summer reservations.
Allow for the loop. Highway 101 circles the park. Drive times between sides are long.
Call before you go. The park number 360-565-3131 gives current road and campground status.
Port Angeles, Forks and Aberdeen are the main towns for fuel and supplies. Stock up before the west side.
Prices below are from the NPS fees page and campground table.
| Item | What we found | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance | $30 per vehicle (7 days) | Annual Olympic pass is $55. |
| NPS campsite | $15–$33 | Most are $20–$24. |
| Sol Duc RV Park | $58 | Water and electric. |
| Log Cabin Resort | $25–$44 | RV sites with full hookups. |
| Dump station | $10 | Per use. |
Fees are the amounts listed by the managing agency when this guide was checked. Use the budget worksheet to add fuel, groceries and contingency.
No. Highway 101 circles the park and spurs lead in.
Sol Duc RV Park has water and electric, and Log Cabin Resort has full hookups. The other campgrounds listed have none.
The NPS lists 21 feet as standard, with a few sites up to 35 feet at several campgrounds. Graves Creek bars RVs.
Fairholme, Kalaloch, Mora and Sol Duc each list one at $10 per use.
It is scheduled to open Fridays through Sundays and holiday Mondays, weather permitting, and requires chains.
In summer at several campgrounds. See the windows above.
Rules were checked October 15, 2026. Fees, closures and availability will change, so use the official pages below as the source of truth.