Olympic National Park
Mossy rainforest, wild beaches and alpine ridges all in one park. Rules on hammocks are not spelled out, so bring a tarp for the rain, use tree savers and confirm at a ranger station.
Probably yes with tree friendly straps, but Olympic does not publish a hammock rule, so check with a ranger.
- We found no hammock specific rule on the park regulations pages or in the Superintendent's Compendium.
- Federal park rules prohibit damaging trees and vegetation, so use wide straps.
- Wilderness overnight trips need a permit, and some coastal areas require bear canisters.
Rules change. Confirm with the land manager or campground host before you hang.
Hammockability breakdown
Mosquitoes in subalpine meadows in July. Coast and rainforest are usually milder.
Very wet from October to May. Summers are the driest window, with fog on the coast.
- Hall of Mosses Trail
- Hurricane Hill Trail
- Sol Duc Falls Trail
- Kalaloch Campground
- Hoh Campground
- Sol Duc Campground
What to bring
Gear picks that suit a hang at Olympic National Park.
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Likely yes, since campsites list hammocks as permitted equipment, but the park has no published hammock rule, so use wide straps and stay inside your site.
Yes, hammocks are officially permitted as long as you use straps that do not damage the trees.
Yes in many areas, but camping is banned at Graveyard Fields and limited to designated sites in parts of the Pisgah Ranger District.