In recent years, Olympic National Park has been getting approximately 4 million visits annually. Most visitors come from July through September. December and January are the quietest months. Basic orientation information, as well as exhibits and an introductory slide program are available at the Olympic National Park Visitor Center in Port Angeles. The Port Angeles center is open and staffed year-round and serves as the park's primary information and orientation center.

Two other Visitor Centers are located in Hurricane Ridge and the Hoh Rainforest. Each of these provides exhibits and visitor information. These centers are open throughout the year (when road and weather conditions allow), but may be self-service during the winter months.

Exhibits are also located at the following ranger stations: Staircase, Storm King (at Lake Crescent), Ozette and Kalaloch.

The park itself is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Most roads remain open year round, although several are subject to winter closure because of snow. Some campgrounds are open year round, while others close for the winter. Visitor center hours vary throughout the year.

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