Olympic National Park
From Recreation.gov
From late September - late May, Hoh Campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Some campsites or loops will close for winter or during inclement weather. We recommend that visitors visit [www.nps.gov/olym][1] or call 360-565-3131 / 360-565-3130 for the latest information on campground status during the winter season. [1]: http://www.nps.gov/olym
From Recreation.gov
From mid September - mid May, Kalaloch Campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Some campsites or loops will close for winter or during inclement weather. We recommend that visitors visit [**www.nps.gov/olym**][1] or call 360-565-3131 / 360-565-3130 for the latest information on campground status during the winter season. [1]: http://www.nps.gov/olym
North Shore Road Construction July 9 - Sept 22, 2025
A section of N Shore Rd near mile 10.2 is closed to all traffic so crews can fortify the actively eroding road and ensure long-term access. The Quinault Ranger Station is open. Graves Creek and North Fork areas cannot be reached by S Shore Rd. See alert.
South Shore Road Closed Outside of Park Boundary
South Shore Road – which is maintained by Jefferson County – is closed due to a major wash-out. The Graves Creek and North Fork Trailheads and Campgrounds cannot be reached via N Shore Rd due to essential repair work that began on July 9.
Staircase Area and North Fork Skokomish Drainage Closed due to Bear Gulch Fire
For a full list of closed trails and campsites, visit our Fire Conditions and Updates page. For fire news releases and maps, visit the Bear Gulch Fire InciWeb page.
Campfire Ban Begins August 1 in Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest
Due to persistent hot and dry conditions, all campfires will be prohibited in Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest starting at 12 a.m. on August 1. This applies to anything that produces ash, including charcoal grills.
Rialto Beach - Mora Road Repair Will Require Single-Lane Traffic, Up to 20-minute Delays
Starting on September 9, crews will stabilize and repair Mora Road - the road to Rialto Beach. The work will require single-lane traffic through the 0.25-mile work zone and may result in 20-minute delays.
From Recreation.gov
From late September - late May, Mora Campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Some campsites or loops will close for winter or during inclement weather. We recommend that visitors visit [**www.nps.gov/olym**][1] or call 360-565-3131 / 360-565-3130 for the latest information on campground status during the winter season. [1]: http://www.nps.gov/olym
Small Craft Advisory issued March 15 at 5:54AM PDT until March 16 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater out to 60 nm. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Flood Warning issued March 15 at 4:30AM PDT until March 16 at 8:06PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Chehalis River At Porter affecting Grays Harbor County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Chehalis River at Porter. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 48.0 feet, the Chehalis River in Grays Harbor will flood low pasture lands and some roads. High tidal levels at Aberdeen will worsen flooding along the lower reaches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:45 AM PDT Sunday the stage was 48.3 feet. - Flood stage is 48.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:45 AM PDT Sunday was 48.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 48.6 feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued March 15 at 4:27AM PDT until March 16 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Chehalis River Above Grand Mound affecting Grays Harbor and Thurston Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Chehalis River above Grand Mound. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 141.0 feet, the Chehalis River in Thurston County will flood several roads in Independence Valley including James Road, Independence Road, and Moon road. Flood waters will also cover nearby farm lands. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 AM PDT Sunday the stage was 142.3 feet. - Flood stage is 141.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 AM PDT Sunday was 142.5 feet. - Forecast...The river has crested and will recede below flood stage this evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
Firewood Collection Opportunity at Coho Campground
Personal‑use firewood collection will be allowed at Coho Campground along Wynoochee Lake from March 14–15. The campground will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day for firewood gathering only. The area is not open for camping, and may close early if all viable downed wood is collected. If…
NF-2880 Temporarily Closed due to debris fall
Due to rockfall from recent storms FS-2880 in the Dungeness is temporarily closed.
Tunnel Creek Trail remains closed (12/23/2025)
To provide firefighter and public safety the Tunnel Creek Trail is closed due safety concerns including debris fall post the Tunnel Creek Fire.
Hazardous Conditions Persist
Update December 17th:While the weather across the Peninsula may appear calmer, conditions across the forest are still hazardous. Soils are saturated, rivers are rising, and risks remain for additional road failures, debris flows, and downed trees even though the main storm has passed. FS-2880 is…
Reduced Bear Gulch Fire Area Closure (10/07/25)
The recent arrival of multiple days of rain reduced fire activity significantly. The threat of further damage from the fire is minimal. Effective today, October 7, 2025, some Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest closures in the Skokomish, Duckabush, and Dosewallips areas have been…
Herbicide application on Olympic National Forest
The Olympic National Forest may be applying the herbicides glyphosate, clopyralid, triclopyr, aminopyralid, sulfometuron methyl, or imazapyr to noxious weeds or other invasive plant species from April 21, 2025 – April 20, 2026.Applications will be conducted as planned in the Final EIS-Olympic…
High Steel Bridge and surrounding area closed to pedestrians/off trail hiking
The High Steel Bridge is only open to persons traveling through on FSR 2340 via vehicle, hikers utilizing the High Steel Bridge Trail and South Fork Skokomish River users along with first responders and permitted use. Otherwise, the bridge and surrounding area is closed to the public/foot traffic.
Multiple sections of Forest Service Road 29 closed due to road failure
This order prohibits motorized equipment or motor vehicle use on Forest Service Road 2900-070 from milepost 0.1 to 0.2 (Sitkum Gorge Bridge), and Forest Service Road 2900 (a-road) from mile post 23.8 to 24 (washout) and mile post 33.8 to 33.9 (washout). Please see the map below for specific…
Olympic National Forest camping stay limitations
Camping on the Olympic National Forest within the same developed recreation site is limited to 14 consecutive days. Camping on any National Forest System lands is limited to 21 days per calendar year.
Alcohol ban in effect along Lake Cushman corridor
With support from the National Park Service, Mason County, Tacoma Power, Washington State Patrol, the Skokomish Tribe, and other local partners the Olympic National Forest implemented a revised forest order that adds an alcohol ban to the existing prohibitions on camping, fires, and overnight…
Hydrologic Outlook issued March 14 at 3:36PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
ESFSEW Moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast over the south slopes of the Olympics next week with snow levels rising over 7,000 feet. This will cause the Skokomish River to rise and the river could reach flood stage as early as Wednesday afternoon. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service for additional information.
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