Ozette Beach Access, Olympic National Park
About
Ozette Beach Access is a beach within Olympic National Park in Washington, about 14 miles from the town of Neah Bay. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 68 to 69°F, with only about nine or ten wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the upper 40s and rain on most days. The Cape Alava Trail starts just 0.3 miles away, and the Ozette River, a canoeing route, is about a mile off. Sand Point Trail and Ericsons Bay Primitive Trail are both roughly 2.8 miles away.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Fee charged
Restrooms
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Ozette Beach Access, Olympic National Park
Washington
Data: Washington State Department of Ecology, Coastal Atlas public beach access. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–69°F and lows of 43–51°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Quillayute State Ap, WA weather station, 16 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan47° high36° low
- Feb49° high35° low
- Mar51° high37° low
- Apr55° high39° low
- May60° high43° low
- Jun63° high48° low
- Jul68° high51° low
- Aug69° high51° low
- Sep67° high47° low
- Oct59° high42° low
- Nov51° high38° low
- Dec47° high35° low
Where it is
- Olympic National Park · National Park Service
- Nearest town
- Neah Bay, Washington · 14 mi
Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places
Conditions
Active alerts for Olympic National Park as of Oct 9, 2026:
Bat Tests Positive for Rabies, Visitors Urged to Report Potential Contact
Danger · posted Oct 9, 2026
Highway 101 Closed at Hoh River Bridge
Park Closure · posted Sep 25, 2026
Full Burn Ban Begins August 7
Caution · posted Sep 18, 2026
Staircase Developed Area is Open, Use Caution in Burned Areas
Caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Mora Road Closed for Essential Repairs
Park Closure · posted Aug 24, 2026
South Shore Quinault Road Washed Out Beyond Park Boundary
Information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: NPS Alerts API
Nearby
- Cape Alava TrailHiking0.3 mi
- Ozette RiverCanoeing1 mi
- Sand Point TrailHiking2.8 mi
- Ericsons Bay Primitive TrailHiking2.8 mi
- Umbrella CreekCanoeing3.1 mi
- Crooked CreekCanoeing6 mi
- Big RiverCanoeing6 mi
- Snag CreekCanoeing7.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)