Hurricane Ridge
Port Angeles, WA
A ridge at 5,200 feet facing the glaciers of Mount Olympus, 17 miles up from Port Angeles. The day lodge burned in 2023, so bring food; check road hours, as winter access is limited.
Hurricane Ridge is a ridge in Olympic National Park, Washington, at about 5,242 feet (1,598 m) at the visitor center and roughly 18 miles (29 km) by road from Port Angeles. The Hurricane Ridge Road was built in the 1950s and opened on January 1, 1958. In summer, visitors come for the views of the Olympic Mountains and for hiking. The paved Hurricane Hill Trail is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km) one way, easy, with roughly 700 feet of climbing. Snow can linger on trails into July.
On May 7, 2023, a fire destroyed the Day Lodge with the visitor center. According to the Park Service, there are restrooms in temporary trailers but no food or souvenirs for sale. Because of construction in 2026, the park also lists no drinking water. Bring your own water and food.
Time-sensitive (as of October 2026): in winter the road is scheduled to be open Friday through Sunday and on holiday Mondays, but it may be closed at any time because of weather; tire chains are required. Check the park's alerts page.
- Nearest town
- Port Angeles, WA
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 47.9695, -123.4981
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Shadow Mountain RV & CampgroundCampsite13 mi from Hurricane RidgeTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- Salt Creek Recreation Area CampgroundCampsite16 mi from Hurricane RidgeTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Sol Duc CampgroundCampsite17 mi from Hurricane RidgeTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Dungeness Recreation Area CampgroundCampsite18 mi from Hurricane RidgeTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- John Wayne's Waterfront ResortCampsite22 mi from Hurricane RidgeTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Sequim Bay State Park CampgroundCampsite22 mi from Hurricane RidgeTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
All campsites in Washington · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Hurricane Ridge?
Hurricane Ridge is in Port Angeles, WA, at GPS 47.9695, -123.4981. It is about 15 mi from Lake Crescent.
Can you camp near Hurricane Ridge?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Heart O' The Hills Campground, about 6 mi away; within 25 mi there are 28 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Hurricane Ridge?
Hurricane Ridge is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Olympic Peninsula loop: ridges, rain forest and wild beaches and Rainforest, glacier peaks and driftwood beaches – by camper around the Olympic Peninsula.
What is there to see near Hurricane Ridge?
Places worth a stop nearby: Marymere Falls (14 mi), Sol Duc Falls (16 mi), Hoh Campground (22 mi) and Hoh Rain Forest (22 mi).
When is the best time to visit Hurricane Ridge?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)