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01 OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK

Season

Open year-round, but peak season opens late March and closes late October.

Reservation

Individual campsites are released on a six-month rolling basis, group campsites are released on a 12-month rolling basis. Advanced reservations are required for group camping and select campgrounds only: Kalaloch and Sol Duc.

Permits and Fees

$30 park entry fee for all RVs. Paid wilderness permits are required year-round for backpacking or any other overnight stay.

02 MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK

Season

Open year-round, but peak season opens late May and closes mid-October.

Reservation

Group campsites are released on a 12-month rolling basis.

Permits and Fees

$35 park entry fee for all RVs. Free backcountry permits are required year-round for backpacking or any other overnight stay.

03 NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK

Season

Open year-round, but peak season opens mid-May and closes late September.

Reservation

Individual campsites are released on a six-month rolling basis, group campsites are released on a 12-month rolling basis.

Permits and Fees

No park entry fee for RVs. Free backcountry permits are required year-round for backpacking or any other overnight stay.

04 MOUNT ST. HELENS NATIONAL MONUMENT

Season

Open year-round, but peak season opens mid-May and closes early October.

Reservation

Group campsites are released on a 12-month rolling basis.

Permits and Fees

$5 day pass. Paid backcountry permits are required year-round for backpacking or any other overnight stay.

05 COLVILLE NATIONAL FOREST

Season

Open year-round, but peak season opens early April and closes late October.

Reservation

Reservations are open year-round, can be made six months in advance.

Permits and Fees

$5 day pass. Paid permits are required for firewood.

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