Before and after photos of the Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge/NPS

Olympic National Park in Washington state will reopen the Hurricane Ridge, which has been closed following a fire May 7 that destroyed the Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge, on June 27.

There will be constraints if you decide to visit the area. Parking will be limited, and there won't be any indoor spaces to protect you from inclement weather. Portable toilets will be available

“We are excited to re-open this area to visitors and are committed to restoring permanent visitor services in the future,” said Superintendent Sula Jacobs. “We are also thankful for the public’s understanding. Our commitment is the safety of our visitors.”  

Access to Hurricane Ridge Road will be limited from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Due to restroom capacity, the daily limit is 315 vehicles with the parking area supporting 175 vehicles at a time. Once capacity is reached for the day, the road will close to private vehicles. The park will monitor the entry system and make adjustments as needed, including to daily vehicle capacity. Additional details and future updates can be found on the park website: Hurricane Ridge - Post-Fire - Olympic National Park. 

Visitors are encouraged to use the Clallam Transit Shuttle to avoid long lines at the Heart O’ the Hills entrance station. The shuttle will operate several runs a day. A detailed schedule is available at: www.clallamtransit.com/hurricaneridge. This shuttle will operate even if the road closes to private vehicles.  

Weather can be unpredictable at Hurricane Ridge. Visitors should check the weather forecast before traveling because indoor warming spaces and drinking water will not be available at the site.    

Hurricane Hill Road, a 1.5-mile road beyond the Hurricane Ridge parking area, will be  open. Portable toilets will be available at Picnic Areas A and B.