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Olympic
National Forest
1835 Black Lk Blvd SW
Olympia, WA 98512

(360) 956-2402

TTD (360) 956-2401

Olympic National Forest

Welcome to Olympic National Forest

The Olympic National Forest is part of an emerald paradise. The Forest is located on the Olympic Peninsula in the northwest corner of Washington State (the Evergreen State). The Olympic Peninsula is a unique geographic province consisting of five major landscape settings: temperate rain forest, rugged mountain terrain, large lowland lakes, cascading rivers, and saltwater beaches. Here the flora and fauna provide interest beyond the imagination. Recreational opportunities seem unlimited.

The Olympic Peninsula features over 2,132,300 acres of public Federal lands for visitors to enjoy. Of this area, over 633,600 acres are managed by the Olympic National Forest , which blankets the foothills of the Olympic Mountains and surrounds much of the Olympic National Park. In addition to the Federal land on the peninsula, there are recreation opportunities offered on state, county and private lands as well. The Forest offers a variety of recreation opportunities and facilities including: Campgrounds , Trails, Cabins , Picnic Sites , Points of Interest , Auto Tours , and Wildernesses . (Click on one of the preceding facilities or opportunities for a quick link to recreation information).

It is important for visitors to know which agency manages the site or lands they plan to visit because opportunities and regulations differ from one agency to another. To get more information, you may wish to contact any of the Olympic National Forest offices or visit our maps and publication section to order an Olympic Peninsula Recreation Map.

WE HOPE YOU COME - WE KNOW YOU WILL ENJOY!

CITIZENS SOUGHT FOR OLYMPIC PENINSULA RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Olympia, Wash. -- Olympic National Forest Supervisor Dale Hom invites interested citizens to become nominees for the Olympic Peninsula Resource Advisory Committee (RAC). Application forms must be received at the Olympic National Forest Supervisor's Office by November 24.

RAC members represent a wide range of interests including recreation, commercial industry, environmental issues, and interests of the public. The committee's duties include reviewing proposed land management projects that are on or adjacent to the Olympic National Forest, and recommending which projects to fund. Projects are located in Mason, Clallam, Grays Harbor, and Jefferson counties.

A four-year term on the RAC would begin upon appointment by the Secretary of Agriculture. Committee members serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for travel expenses. Members must be Washington residents, and preferably reside in one of the Olympic Peninsula counties. Meetings are held at least once and up to four times per year at a location on the peninsula.

Citizens interested in applying for RAC membership are encouraged to pick up an application (Form AD 755) at any Olympic National Forest office, or at http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/olympic/advisory-committees/ .

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US Forest Service - Olympic National Forest
Last Modified: Thursday, 13 November 2008 at 19:23:50 EST