Compare two separate trips
Two seven-day vehicle passes cost $60. For an eligible buyer, the $55 Olympic Annual Pass costs less. The federal resident annual pass costs $25 more than the park pass and covers other participating federal sites.
Olympic National Park entrance fees
A seven-day vehicle pass covers everyone in a private vehicle with a capacity of 15 or fewer.
Olympic National Park entrance fees · 2026 · U.S. dollars
| Pass or entry | Price | Who it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Private vehicle | $30 | One private, non-commercial vehicle seating 15 or fewer and everyone in it, seven consecutive days |
| Motorcycle | $25 | Up to two private motorcycles with up to four people in all, 7 days |
| Per person (foot or bicycle) | $15 | One person without a vehicle, seven consecutive days. 15 and under free |
| Commercial tour vehicle | $75 / $100 / $200 | Van seating 7 to 15, mini-bus seating 16 to 25, motor coach seating 26 or more |
Annual and eligibility passes
Compare Olympic-only coverage with federal passes for a wider trip.
Annual and eligibility passes · 2026 · U.S. dollars
| Pass or entry | Price | Who it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Olympic National Park Annual Pass | $55 | U.S. citizens and residents: Olympic entry for one year from the month of purchase. Sold at park visitor centers and entrance stations |
| America the Beautiful annual | $80 | U.S. citizens and residents: entrance fees at national parks and other federal recreation lands for a year, one vehicle or four per-person fees |
| America the Beautiful annual, non-resident | $250 | Non-U.S. residents: the whole vehicle, two motorcycles, or the holder plus three adults where fees are per person |
| Senior annual / lifetime | $20 / $80 | U.S. citizens and residents 62 and older |
| Access pass | Free | U.S. citizens and residents with a permanent disability |
| Military annual / lifetime | Free | Current U.S. military and dependents (annual); Gold Star Family members and veterans (lifetime) |
| 4th grade pass | Free | U.S. 4th graders |
| Volunteer pass | Free | Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours |
Budget wilderness nights separately
Every overnight backcountry trip needs a Wilderness Camping Permit. Its recreation charge is per person per night plus a per-permit fee. Youth 15 and under are exempt from the camping charge but count toward group size.
Estimate your entrance cost
Estimate one private entry and compare America the Beautiful options using your group’s ages and residency. Separately charged activities and organized groups are excluded.
Standard private entry only. Children under 16 do not pay individual entrance or nonresident fees. Annual-pass estimates assume no existing pass; they cover one private vehicle or the holder plus three adults on foot. Motorcycle estimates cover up to two motorcycles and four people. Check pass eligibility and group rules before paying.
Where to buy your pass
Choose the park’s accepted payment method, keep the pass or tag ready, and bring any required proof of eligibility.
Plan for cashless payment
Olympic does not accept cash. Park-specific annual passes are sold at park visitor centers and entrance stations.
Carry your pass and photo ID
Bring valid photo identification with an America the Beautiful pass. NPS says these passes are nontransferable and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen.
Camping and other costs
Entrance fees do not pay for overnight wilderness permits, campsites, or RV dump-station use.
Wilderness Camping Permit
$8 each a night + $6
Every overnight backcountry trip: $8 per person per night plus $6 per permit. Youth 15 and under free
RV dump station
$10
Per use, at Fairholme, Kalaloch, Mora, and Sol Duc campgrounds
Entrance fee-free days
Check the official NPS dates and eligibility for your travel year. Separately charged services and reservations may still cost money.
Find an eligible fee-free day
Use the official calendar before choosing a free entrance day. Confirm who qualifies and which charges are waived.
Questions about Olympic fees
Quick answers to the practical questions below.
How long is an Olympic entrance pass valid?
A standard vehicle pass is valid for seven consecutive days and covers everyone in a private noncommercial vehicle with a capacity of 15 or fewer.
Can I pay cash at Olympic?
No. The park fees page specifies cashless payment.
Does the entrance pass include wilderness camping?
No. All overnight backcountry trips need a separate Wilderness Camping Permit.
Does Olympic charge the additional $100 nonresident fee?
Olympic is not among the parks on the NPS nonresident-fee list. Its standard entrance rates apply; federal annual pass eligibility and prices still differ by residency.
How we built this page.
An independent guide using official data. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Park Service.
- Official guidance
- NPS and the relevant operators. The linked official pages support the access, facilities and rules described here. Confirm details before traveling.
- Schedules and conditions
- Planning patterns, not live status. Seasonal information describes the normal pattern or explicitly dated source schedule. Current conditions are handled separately. The official source is the place to confirm today’s access.
Topic sources and data details
Fees, coverage, eligibility and buying instructions come from the official sources linked beside the tables and cards. The displayed price inventory is dated 2026. Prices retain the listed charging unit and eligibility.
Cost estimates use the listed standard-entry rates and documented interagency pass coverage. They exclude organized or commercial groups, separately charged activities, and guessed fees at other parks. A residency choice does not replace the eligibility documents required by NPS.
The fee-free section points to official dates and eligibility without storing a fixed calendar in this page. Current closures, temporary rules and services are carried separately by Current conditions. A design review does not refresh an underlying table verification date.
Operational source check: September 11, 2026. Design and emphasized source review: 2026-10-21. A design review does not refresh every underlying record.