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3 Days in Olympic National Park
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items Where to stay and things to do this Olympic Naitonal Park 3 day itinerary. Just follow as ordered below!
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Where to Stay at Olympic National Park
Day 1 at Olympic
Day 2 at Olympic
Day 3 at Olympic
Tips and Things to Bring to Olympic
Where to Stay at Olympic National Park
First, choose where you'd like to stay. Port Angeles is on the northeast side of the park near Hurricane Ridge. Forks is in the central area on the western side, and Lake Quinault is on the southwest side.
A Lake front rental just minutes from the park. And if you go in fall, the surrounding colors are amazing!
The Perfect Lake Sutherland Rental at Olympic National Park
Looking for the coolest cabins at Olympic National Park? Here are a few of varying price ranges
15+ Coolest Olympic National Park Cabins
Stay in Nearby Port Angeles at the oceanfront Red Lion. Seasonal Pool and restaurant on site. Northeast side of the park. #affiliatelink
Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles Harbor, Port Angeles
Forks is a central area of the western side of the park. This highly rated hotel has a quiet setting with close access to restaurants and park highlights #affiliatelink
Olympic Suites Inn, Forks
Beautifully set right on Lake Quinault with an indoor pool for the family. This beautiful lodge is convenient and family-friendly. #affiliatelink
Lake Quinault Lodge, - Indoor Pool!
Lake Crescent Lodge is right at the lake with activities and convenient driving to a few waterfalls and a short drive to Sol Duc Hot Springs and Waterfall #affiliatelink
Lake Crescent Lodge
Day 1 at Olympic
Numbered in order of activities to enjoy your first day at Olympic National Park. All family-friendly!
Spend the morning of day 1 at Hurricane Ridge at the north eastern side of the park. While the lodge/center at the top burned down a couple years ago, the area is still open for views, exploring, and hiking.
1. Guide to Hurricane Ridge Olympic National Park Year Round
Then head to Madison Falls, a quick and easy hike for the whole family to this awesome waterfall that often gets skipped!
2. Madison Falls
3. Head to Marymere Falls over near Lake Crescent. Another easy and short hike for the whole family
3. Marymere Falls
Finish the day at Lake Crescent. Wade in the chilly water, hop in a kayak, or enjoy the shoreline.
4. Lake Crescent
Day 2 at Olympic
Start day 2 by driving down Sol Duc Hot Springs Rd to this popular waterfall hike
1. Sol Duc Falls
Relax in the warm hot springs at Sol Duc resort. $ for entrance and to rent a towel.
2. Sol Duc Hot Springs
Drive down to Hoh Rainforest for this easy loop through the mossy trees! Note: check ahead as Upper Hoh Rd recently closed due to being washed out.
3. Visiting the Hoh Rain Forest - National Park Service
Head to Ruby beach, which is an easy walk down from the parking lot. Enjoy the rocky beach and waves crashing on the stacks in the water.
4. Ruby Beach (and other beautiful beaches in Olympic)
Day 3 at Olympic
Take a beautiful hike through the Quinault Rainforest. This is a great alternative as well if the road to Hoh is closed/washed out.
1. Quinault Rain Forest Nature Trail
One of our favorite trails in Olympic takes you through mossy trees, an old homestead, and by a blue/green river
2. Kestner Homestead
End the day playing and relaxing at Quinault Lake. For easy accommodations, stay at Quinault Lake Lodge (linked in the Where to Stay in this collection!)
3. Quinault Lake
Tips and Things to Bring to Olympic
All you need to know for planning a trip to Olympic National Park with the family. Extra guides and products to make your trip awesome.
Full details of an Olympic National Park 3 day itinerary
3 Day Olympic National Park Itinerary
Our favorite backpack for carrying waters, snacks, towels, and hiking supplies! Padded shoulders for extra comfort. #affiliatelink
SPEEDPARK 40L Waterproof Hiking Backpack
A digital planner of everything you need to plan your 3 days in Olympic National Park!
Olympic National Park 3 Day Itinerary Planner
Short on time? Here's how to spend 1 day in Olympic
How to Spend One Day in Olympic National Park
Lightweight, quick dry towels for visiting the hot springs (save $ from having to rent a towel!) #affiliatelink
WETCAT Turkish Beach Towel Oversized (38"x71")
Tour from Seattle with ferry ride! Explore some highlights of the park with this done-for-you day trip. #affiliatelink
Best of Olympic National Park from Seattle: All-Inclusive Small-Group Day Tour