Washington · National Park
Olympic entrance and reservations
Checked Oct 26, 2026 · Source: NPS + NOAA
Olympic charges $30 per private vehicle, valid 7 days, per the NPS (checked Oct 26, 2026). 5 campgrounds here take reservations. One fee covers everyone in the car, so a party of four pays $7.50 each. The $80 America the Beautiful annual pass pays off after 3 visits at this fee.
Entrance fees
| Fee | Cost | Notes from NPS |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - Private Vehicle | $30 | Valid for seven consecutive days. Applies to private, non-commercial vehicles (15 passenger capacity or less). The pass covers all vehicle occupants. |
| Entrance - Motorcycle | $25 | Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. |
| Entrance - Per Person | $15 | Valid for seven consecutive days. This fee admits one person without a vehicle, including hikers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Individuals fifteen years or younger are admitted free of charge. |
Source: nps.gov fees for Olympic via the NPS API, checked Oct 26, 2026. Fees change; confirm before you go.
Other fees the NPS lists
| Fee | Cost | Notes from NPS |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Entrance - Van | $75 | A commercial tour is defined as persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced or sold for leisure recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provisions of the service. |
| Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus | $100 | A commercial tour is defined as persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced or sold for leisure recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provisions of the service. |
| Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach | $200 | A commercial tour is defined as persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced or sold for leisure recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provisions of the service. |
Pass math
- The $80 America the Beautiful Resident Annual Pass equals 3 visits at $30 per vehicle, here or at any other fee site.
- Seniors 62+ pay $20 for an annual pass or $80 for lifetime.
- Olympic also lists: Annual Entrance - Park, $55.
Source: nps.gov passes, checked Oct 26, 2026, and NPS fees above.
Reservation and permit signals
Campgrounds that take reservations
- Kalaloch Campround, 170 reservable of 170 sites
- Mora Campground, 94 reservable of 94 sites
- Fairholme Campground, 88 reservable of 88 sites
- Hoh Campground, 78 reservable of 78 sites
- Staircase Campground, 49 reservable of 49 sites
Source: NPS API alerts (checked Oct 26, 2026) and campgrounds (checked Oct 26, 2026). Booking windows and rules change; use the NPS link before you pay anyone.
Hours and access
Olympic National Park is open 24 hours a day year-round, although some roads, campgrounds and facilities are open seasonally.
Source: NPS API operating hours, checked Oct 26, 2026.
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