Olympic National Forest

Olympic National Forest encompasses 2,564 square kilometers of diverse landscapes, surrounding Olympic National Park and including temperate rainforests and mountain ranges.

The United States Forest Service established Olympic National Forest in 1897 as part of a national initiative to protect and manage forest resources.

Native American tribes maintained connections with the forest lands for generations, utilizing natural resources for traditional practices and sustenance.

Visitors access the forest through multiple entry points across Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, and Mason counties, with ranger stations providing information.

The forest's elevation ranges from sea level to 2,100 meters, creating distinct ecological zones with specific plant and animal communities.

Location: Washington

Inception: 1897

Shares border with: Hamma Hamma Balds Natural Area Preserve, Devils Lake Natural Resources Conservation Area, Olympic Experimental State Forest

Website: http://fs.usda.gov/olympic

GPS coordinates: 47.81000,-123.06700

Latest update: March 11, 2025 22:43