Park Areas to Close Ahead of Predicted Storm

In light of tomorrow's predicted storm, and to prevent visitors and employees from being injured or trapped by falling trees or branches .....

March 12, 2016

In light of tomorrow’s predicted storm, and to prevent visitors and employees from being injured or trapped by falling trees or branches, the following Olympic National Park roads and campgrounds will close ahead of the storm. Areas and facilities will remain closed through at least Monday morning. Park staff will work to reopen all areas as soon as possible once the storm passes and any necessary cleanup and damage repairs are completed.

High wind events frequently lead to hazardous conditions including falling limbs and trees, high surf and coastal flooding. Heavy rain is also predicted.

Staircase Road and CG — will close at 9am Sunday. Campers must vacate by then.

Hurricane Ridge Rd — will remain closed tomorrow.

Heart O’the Hills CG — will close at 9am tomorrow. Campers must vacate by then.

Sol Duc Road — will close tonight

Mora Road and CG — closed

Ozette area — will close at 9am tomorrow. (CG already closed due to flooding.)

Kalaloch CG — will close at 9am tomorrow. Campers must vacate by then.

Hoh Road and CG — will close at 9am tomorrow. Campers must vacate by then

North Fork CG — closed

The Olympic Hot Springs Road and Graves Creek Road are already closed due to storm and flood damage sustained earlier this winter.