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Olympic National Forest
Joint News Release
Olympic National Forest
Contact: Public Affairs Officer
Corina Rendón
corina.rendon@usda.gov <mailto:corina.rendon@usda.gov>
Olympic National Park
Contact: Acting Public Affairs Officer
Amos Almy
olympic_pao@nps.gov <mailto:olympic_pao@nps.gov>
Summer operations and closures in Quinault area for Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park
QUINAULT, WA, May 22, 2023— Visitors to the Olympic Peninsula this summer should be aware of multiple closures and construction projects occurring this summer in the Lake Quinault area
at both Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park managed areas. Ranger stations for both the Park Service and Forest Service will open over Memorial Day weekend, details below.
Visitor Information:
* Olympic National Park visitor and wilderness information will be available at the Quinault Rain Forest Ranger Station on North Shore Road.
* Open daily, 9-4 PM, Memorial Day to Labor Day, as staffing allows.
* Wilderness permits and bear cans will be issued during operating hours.
* Bear can returns will be accepted 24/7 in drop bin outside the ranger station.
* Olympic National Forest visitor information will be available at the Quinault Ranger Station on South Shore Road.
* Open Thursday – Saturday, starting May 25th, from 8-3 PM.
* Park Service wilderness permits, and bear cans cannot be issued or returned at this location.
Roads
* Visitors cannot complete the entire Quinault Loop, from either direction, as the North Shore Road is closed at milepost 14.5.
* Graves Creek Road will open May 25th after initial bridge repairs are complete. The Road will close again in early August to finalize bridge repairs.
* Additional bridge repairs in the area will occur over the summer. Visitors are urged to use caution as there will be single lane closures with temporary delays.
Campgrounds:
* North Fork Campground and trailheads are accessible by driving North Shore Road.
* Graves Creek Road, campground, and trailheads can be accessed via the South Shore Road after May 25th.
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Boat Launches:
* The boat launch at Willaby Campground will be open Friday – Sunday, starting May 26th, from 8am-6pm to accommodate boat launch access only. Parking will only be allowed in the boat
launch area.
* Visitors are reminded that Lake Quinault is managed by the Quinault Indian Nation. Permits can be purchased at the Rain Forest Resort and Quinault Mercantile; both located along South
Shore Rd.
* The boat launch at Falls Creek Campground is closed year-round.
Visit the Olympic National Forest and Park’s websites and follow us on social media for updates and other summer recreation information.
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