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Olympic National Park
Frequently Asked Questions
 
Olympic marmot

Ken and Mary Campbell

An Olympic marmot

Do I need to make reservations to visit Olympic National Park? 
No, you don't need reservations to visit Olympic National Park. However, if you plan to spend the night in or around the park, you should have reservations for lodging, camping, or backpacking.

How do I get to Olympic National Park?
You can find driving directions here.

What is there to see and do in Olympic National Park?
You can find a list of attractions in Olympic National Park here.

When is the best time of year to visit Olympic National Park?
It depends what you're looking for! While most people visit during summer, there are unique things things to see when visiting at other times throughout the year. You can find more information here.

Do you have a question that's not answered here? Send us an e-mail and we'll consider adding it to this list.
Mt. Olympus in winter  

Did You Know?
That Mount Olympus receives over 200 inches of precipitation each year and most of that falls as snow? At 7,980 feet, Mount Olympus is the highest peak in Olympic National Park and has the third largest glacial system in the contiguous U.S.

Last Updated: February 20, 2009 at 11:13 EST