Wilderness Backpacking Permits are required for all overnight hikes, year-round. For the most up to date information on how to obtain a permit, visit our Wilderness Trip Planner page. | www.nps.gov
The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace| www.nps.gov
Coastal Group Camp Sarah Bouska, NPS| www.nps.gov
The first thing you should do when you arrive at your camping area is secure your food, garbage, and any other scented items. This includes canned food and dehydrated food.| www.nps.gov
With some research before your trip, you can time your hikes well and avoid being held up on the wrong side of a tidal restriction from your destination. You can also check to see if your timeframe is appropriate for your route to be passable. Throughout the year, there are periods of higher tides where several locations become impassible during daylight hours, sometimes for several days at a time.| www.nps.gov
Sand Point Trail Bryan Bell, NPS| www.nps.gov
The Daniel J. Evans Wilderness remains one of the wildest regions in the contiguous United States. Nearly 50,000 campers enjoy Olympics' wilderness annually, with additional thousands exploring local day hikes. Listed below are various resources to help preserve this fragile ecosystem.| www.nps.gov