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( 360-452-2713; 876 Hurricane Ridge Rd; campsites $12) Five miles south of Port Angeles,
this is the closest campground to Hurricane Ridge, with 105 sites.

Lake Crescent Lodge LODGE$$$
( 360-928-3211; www.olympicnationalparks.com ; 416 Lake Crescent Rd; lodge r $153, cottages
$162-300; May-Oct; ) This lodge is handsomely furnished in antiques and is
surrounded by giant fir trees along the shores of Lake Crescent. There's a wide variety of
lodging available, but the most popular (and the only ones open in winter) are the cozy,
lakefront, kitchen-equipped Roosevelt fireplace cottages. Sumptuous Northwestern-style
food is served in the lodge's ecofriendly restaurant.

Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort RESORT$$$ $$$

MAP
( 360-327-3583; www.northolympic.com/solduc ; 12076 Sol Duc Hot Springs Rd, Port Angeles; RV
sites $36, r $172-210; late Mar-Oct; ) While Sol Duc lacks the classic touches
and style of the more luxurious and older park lodges, this well-known spa retreat packs
a punch with its therapeutic waters and surrounding forest. While it's self-contained -
with mineral pools, a small store and a restaurant - there's still a tangible sense of being
in a remote wilderness.
Thirty-two modern but basic cabins offer private bathrooms and, in some cases, a kit-
chenette. Aside from the steaming waters there's also a massage service available. Day-
hikers and visitors are welcome at the Spring Restaurant or poolside deli. There are 17
RV sites for hire but no tent sites.

Information

Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center ( 9:30am-5pm daily summer, Fri-Sun winter) Has a snack
bar, gift shop, toilets, and ski and snowshoe rentals but no overnight accommodation or
camping. The weather here can be fickle. Call 360-565-3131 for the latest conditions.

Western Entrances

The Pacific side of the Olympics is the most remote part of the park and home to the
foggy, moss-draped temperate rainforests. It is also the wettest area, receiving 12ft of
rain annually, and you can expect a soaking at any time.