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Olympic National Park

Haystack Rock, Olympic National Park, Washington | Photo Credit: Adobe / Zak Zeinert
Haystack Rock, Olympic National Park, Washington | Photo Credit: Adobe / Zak Zeinert

Olympic National Park, located in Washington state, is a diverse and enchanting destination that showcases the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. The park encompasses a wide range of ecosystems, including temperate rainforests, rugged mountain ranges, and pristine coastal areas. Visitors can explore the lush Hoh Rainforest, hike through the majestic Olympic Mountains, and relax on the picturesque beaches along the Pacific Ocean. Olympic National Park is also known for its abundant wildlife, including Roosevelt elk and bald eagles. With its stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity, the park offers endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, nature photography, and wilderness exploration. Be sure to visit the park website for current closures and conditions.

Top Photography Locations and Sights at Olympic National Park:

As photographers, we know that many of you will only have one chance in a lifetime to visit the National Parks. To make your life easier, we have compiled a list of our top photography locations and sights at Olympic National Park! While this is not comprehensive, and there are many more amazing sights to see, it should give you a good feel for the park.

Haystack Rock
Haystack Rock
Hoh Rainforest
Hoh Rainforest
Hurricane Hill Trail
Hurricane Hill Trail
Hurricane Ridge
Hurricane Ridge
Kalaloch Beach
Kalaloch Beach
Lake Crescent
Lake Crescent
Marymere Falls
Marymere Falls
Rialto Beach
Rialto Beach
Ruby Beach
Ruby Beach
Second Beach
Second Beach
Sol Duc Falls
Sol Duc Falls

Olympic National Park Wildlife Photography:

Olympic National Park is filled with wildlife and biodiversity. If you like wildlife photography, you will love what this park has to offer!

Barred Owl Sitting on a Branch
Barred Owl Sitting on a Branch
Deer Encounter at Olympic National Park
Deer Encounter at Olympic National Park
Elk In Hoh Rainforest
Elk In Hoh Rainforest
Garter Snake in the Grass
Garter Snake in the Grass
Mountain Goat in Olympic National Park
Mountain Goat in Olympic National Park
Otter Consternation
Otter Consternation

Want to learn more about Olympic National Park? Check out these maps, guides & books:

  • Olympic National Park Map (National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map)
  • Moon Olympic Peninsula: With Olympic National Park: Coastal Getaways, Rainforests & Waterfalls, Hiking & Camping (Travel Guide)
  • A Landscape Photographer’s Guide to Olympic National Park
  • Olympic National Park: A Natural History
  • The Best of Olympic National Park
  • Hiking Olympic National Park: A Guide to the Park’s Greatest Hiking Adventures (Regional Hiking Series)
  • Best Easy Day Hikes Olympic National Park (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)
  • Day Hiking Olympic Peninsula, 2nd Edition: National Park / Coastal Beaches / Southwest Washington

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Featured National Park Photographers:

  • Adobe / Zak Zeinert: Haystack Rock
  • Shutterstock / Abbie Warnock-Matthews: Kalaloch Beach
  • Shutterstock / Colin D. Young: Ruby Beach
  • Shutterstock / david.y.sheep: Deer Encounter at Olympic National Park
  • Shutterstock / f11photo: Rialto Beach
  • Shutterstock / IG Digital Arts: Sol Duc Falls
  • Shutterstock / JMY Photography: Hurricane Hill Trail, Lake Crescent
  • Shutterstock / Johannes Zoetekouw: Barred Owl Sitting on a Branch
  • Shutterstock / John T Callery: Elk In Hoh Rainforest
  • Shutterstock / Jon Bilous: Hurricane Ridge
  • Shutterstock / A. Joseph Molnar: Second Beach
  • Shutterstock / Matthew Miersma: Mountain Goat in Olympic National Park
  • Shutterstock / MattL_Images: Marymere Falls
  • Shutterstock / Richard Seeley: Otter Consternation
  • Shutterstock / steve estvanik: Garter Snake in the Grass
  • Shutterstock / sunsinger: Hoh Rainforest

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Dickey Ridge Overlook, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia | Photo Credit: NPS / Richard Hayden