Hurricane Ridge Road open daily in summer at Olympic: what applies in 2026?

Exact conditions

Status

Not required; the stated access rule still applies

Applies to

vehicles

Place or corridor

Hurricane Ridge Road; Hurricane Hill Road and Obstruction Point Road beyond the Hurricane Ridge parking area

Effective dates

May 1, 2026 through October 15, 2026

Release model

first come

Release detail: No permit or reservation system exists for Hurricane Ridge.

Fee detail: Park entrance fee applies; no separate road fee.

Exceptions and limits

• Overnight camping is not permitted in the Hurricane Ridge parking lots.
• Obstruction Point Road is open mid-June through October 15, weather and snow permitting; not suitable for RVs, trailers, or buses.
• A water-system rehabilitation project runs through July and August 2026 in the main parking lot; no potable water is available at Hurricane Ridge and asphalt work may require a one-day closure.