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Olympic National Park
Directions
 
map of Olympic Peninsula and Puget Sound area

Olympic National Park is west of the Seattle area on the Olympic Peninsula.

 

All park destinations can be reached by U.S. Highway 101, which circumnavigates the Olympic Peninsula.

 

Traveling by Car
From the greater Seattle area and I-5 corridor, you can reach U.S. 101 by several different routes. 

  • Cross Puget Sound on one of the Washington State Ferry System's car and passenger ferries. 
  • Drive south to Tacoma and cross Puget Sound at the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
  • Drive south to Olympia and access U.S. 101 there.

From Victoria, British Columbia, ferry service across the Strait of Juan de Fuca provides access to Port Angeles, Washington.

Traveling by Plane
The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SeaTac) is the closest major airport to the Olympic Peninsula and provides a variety of rental car options.

Kenmore Air provides service from Seattle to the Fairchild International Airport in Port Angeles.

 

Traveling by Ferry
Ferry service is available throughout most of the year between Victoria, British Columbia and Port Angeles.

  • The Coho Ferry offers vehicle and passenger service throughout the year, except for a two-week winter maintenance shutdown.
  • Victoria Express operates a summer passenger-only ferry between Port Angeles and Victoria.

The Washington State Ferry system serves a number of routes across Puget Sound, but does not provide service in or out of Port Angeles.

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Road Conditions & Travel Advisories
Storm and storm damage can affect your travel plans. Check here for current conditions.
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Interested in the scenic route?
Links to information about Washingon State Scenic Byways.
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View of the Elwha Valley  

Did You Know?
Did you know that in 1988, Congress designated 95% of Olympic National Park as Wilderness. The Olympic Wilderness is a part of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
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Last Updated: August 17, 2009 at 21:36 EST