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Point of Arches

Washington

About

Point of Arches is a Washington state park within Olympic National Park, set inside the Daniel J. Evans Wilderness. The nearest town is Neah Bay, about 11 miles away, and the land is managed by State Park and Recreation. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Quillayute run from highs around 68°F in July to 69°F in August, with only about 9 to 10 wet days a month, compared with roughly 20 or more in winter. The area around here offers plenty to pair with a visit. Cape Alava Trail is about 4.5 miles away, and the Ozette River and Tsoo-Yess River are both canoeing spots within about 5 miles. Sand Point Trail, about 6 miles off, is another option.

Park size

21 acres

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Location

Point of Arches

Washington

Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)

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, 20 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan47° high36° low
  2. Feb49° high35° low
  3. Mar51° high37° low
  4. Apr55° high39° low
  5. May60° high43° low
  6. Jun63° high48° low
  7. Jul68° high51° low
  8. Aug69° high51° low
  9. Sep67° high47° low
  10. Oct59° high42° low
  11. Nov51° high38° low
  12. Dec47° high35° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Neah Bay, Washington · 11 mi
Managed by
State Park and Recreation

Source: Wilderness.net boundaries; NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1; USGS GNIS populated places

Conditions

Active alerts for Olympic National Park as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: NPS Alerts API

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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Alert in the area

The National Park Service lists 3 alerts for Olympic National Park.

  • Bat Tests Positive for Rabies, Visitors Urged to Report Potential Contact

    Park alert covering Olympic National Park · NPS · Olympic National Park

  • Full Burn Ban Begins August 7

    Park alert covering Olympic National Park · NPS · Olympic National Park

  • Staircase Developed Area is Open, Use Caution in Burned Areas

    Park alert covering Olympic National Park · NPS · Olympic National Park

As of · Source: NPS · Olympic National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.