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National Park Service · WA

Olympic Wilderness

Wilderness camping permits for Olympic's coast, rainforest, and alpine backcountry zones.

Permit requiredovernightItinerary dependent
Access requirement

How to get a permit

Summer reservations releaseFirst-come

Summer season permits for May 15 through October 15 were released April 15 at 7:00am PT. Trip window: 2026-05-15 → 2026-10-15.

Opens: Apr 15, 2026
Apply on official siteVerified · Jul 26, 2026Available this season
Permit rules
QuotaA Wilderness Camping Permit is required for all overnight stays in undeveloped backcountry areas.
GroupGroup size and campsite rules vary by wilderness area and itinerary.
Fees$6 non-refundable reservation fee plus wilderness camping fees may apply.
TransferPermit reservation and permit-holder rules apply through Recreation.gov and the Wilderness Information Center.
SafetyTides, river crossings, snow, wildlife storage rules, and shuttle logistics can determine itinerary feasibility.
Where to stay

Campgrounds nearby

Official campground records near this destination. Availability is labeled with the source actually checked.

Hoh Rainforest Campground

15.8 miles away · WA · 89 sites

No openings found

Reservable + first-come · For entry at Hoh Rainforest, a pass is required for Olympic National Park. You can purchase these passes at Hoh Entrance Station on the way into the Hoh area or you can purchase your pass ahead of time (recommended) on recreation.gov. Please visit Olympic National Park's website for more details about entrance fees and pricing. https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm Entrance Fees must be paid in addition to the nightly campsite fees.

Aug 25Aug 26Aug 27Aug 28Aug 29Aug 30Aug 31
Availability: Recreation.gov

SOL DUC HOT SPRINGS RESORT CAMPGROUND

16.3 miles away · WA · 97 sites

1 of 7 nights open

Reservable · Interagency Senior and Access pass discounts are not available for RV Electric Sites but will be applied for tent sites. Group Campsites: The fee for group sites is $50 per night for up to 8 people plus $2 per night for each additional person.

Aug 25Aug 26Aug 27Aug 28Aug 29Aug 30Aug 314
Availability: Recreation.gov

Deer Park Campground

18.9 miles away

Availability not checked

Not reservable online

Availability: Unavailable

Fairholme Campground

23.5 miles away · 84 sites

1 of 7 nights open

Reservable + first-come

Aug 25Aug 26Aug 27Aug 28Aug 29Aug 301Aug 31
Availability: Recreation.gov