Where You Stay Really Matters
Olympic National Park is known for its wild weather diversity. To the west, the park sees staggering rainfall—up to 140 inches annually in places like the Hoh Rainforest. But thanks to the Olympic Mountains, a dramatic rain shadow forms on the east side.
The result? A small, defined corridor—stretching east of Port Angeles through Sequim—where sunshine is far more common and rain far less frequent.
East of the Mountains = Rain Shadow
RV@Olympic sits right in that dry corridor—just east of Port Angeles and 10 miles west of Sequim. It’s where annual rainfall drops off significantly. Compare that to areas just a short drive west, like along the Elwha River, where rainfall climbs quickly back up to over 50–70 inches a year.
| Location | Annual Rainfall (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Sequim | ~16 inches |
| RV@Olympic (east of Port Angeles) | ~25–30 inches |
| Elwha River Valley (12 miles west) | ~55–70+ inches |
| Hoh Rainforest | ~140+ inches |
This means fewer wet days, drier mornings, and more opportunities to explore the park without weather dictating your plans.
Why This Makes All the Difference
| What You Get at RV@Olympic | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Fewer rainouts | More freedom to plan hikes, campfires, and day trips. |
| Drier ground, sunnier skies | Less mud, better campsite experience. |
| Quick access to key spots | 25 min to Hurricane Ridge, 35 to Lake Crescent, 10 to downtown PA. |
Chosen for Comfort and Convenience
At RV@Olympic, we didn’t just find a beautiful site—we chose a location in the Olympic Rain Shadow that gives travelers an edge. With far less rain than areas just a few miles west, and quick access to the best of Olympic National Park, you don’t have to choose between nature and comfort.
