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Where to stay at Olympic
Checked Oct 26, 2026 · Source: NPS + NOAA
The NPS lists 12 campgrounds with 719 sites at Olympic (checked Oct 26, 2026). Its API has no hotel or lodge data, so check the park page for in-park lodging. August is the busiest month, so book earliest for it. Average overnight lows fall to 33°F in the coldest month.
Campgrounds the NPS lists
| Campground | Sites | Reservable | First-come | Listed fee | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalaloch Campround | 170 | 170 | 0 | $24 kalaloch campground | None listed |
| Heart O' the Hills Campground | 97 | 0 | 97 | $24 heart o' the hills campground | None listed |
| Mora Campground | 94 | 94 | 0 | $24 mora campground | None listed |
| Fairholme Campground | 88 | 88 | 0 | $24 fairholme campground | Sep 28, 2026 to Apr 22, 2027 |
| Hoh Campground | 78 | 78 | 0 | $24 hoh campground | None listed |
| South Beach Campground | 55 | 0 | 55 | $15 south beach campground | Sep 28, 2026 to May 20, 2027; Sep 28, 2026 to May 20, 2027 |
| Staircase Campground | 49 | 49 | 0 | $20 staircase campground | None listed |
| Graves Creek Campground | 30 | 0 | 30 | $20 graves creek campground | None listed |
| Queets Campground | 20 | 0 | 20 | $15 queets campground | None listed |
| Ozette Campground | 15 | 0 | 15 | $20 ozette campground | None listed |
| Deer Park Campground | 14 | 0 | 14 | $15 campsite | None listed |
| North Fork Campground | 9 | 0 | 9 | $20 north fork campground | None listed |
Source: NPS API campgrounds, checked Oct 26, 2026. First-come and reservable tags can lag the park’s own page; confirm there.
Booking pressure by month
Crowd index from NPS recreation visits, 2025 (100 = average month). Higher bars mean more demand for beds and sites. August scored 189.
Source: NPS IRMA Stats, 2025, pulled Oct 26, 2026.
Overnight lows
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 33 | 35 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 51 | 52 | 48 | 42 | 36 | 33 |
Average lows stay above freezing all year. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (monthly). Higher campgrounds run colder.
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