Do I need a permit to thru-hike Olympic Coast Trail?
Yes. You need a permit to thru-hike Olympic Coast Trail in Olympic National Park. It is the Olympic Coast Trail Permit, and it is booked in advance through a reservation system rather than won in a lottery.
Permit required
What the Olympic Coast Trail permit costs and covers
- Fee
- $8/person/night + $20 Makah Pass (if using Shi Shi)
- Group size limit
- 12 people
What the rules require
- Wilderness permit required year-round for overnight stays
- Makah Recreation Pass required for access to Shi Shi Beach trailhead
- Bear canisters required for all food storage
- Campfires only on beach below high tide line, driftwood only
- No fires between Wedding Rocks and Yellow Banks
- Group size limited to 12 people
- Camp in established sites only to protect vegetation
Published rules for the Olympic Coast Trail Permit, quoted as written.
Getting one
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Common questions about the Olympic Coast Trail permit
Do I need a permit to thru-hike Olympic Coast Trail?
Yes. You need a permit to thru-hike Olympic Coast Trail in Olympic National Park. It is the Olympic Coast Trail Permit, and it is booked in advance through a reservation system rather than won in a lottery.
How much does a Olympic Coast Trail permit cost?
$8/person/night + $20 Makah Pass (if using Shi Shi).
How many people can be on one Olympic Coast Trail permit?
12 people.