Hoh Rainforest
Hoh Rainforest is one of the largest temperate rainforests in the United States, located on the Olympic Peninsula in western Washington state.
A park & preserve, 23 mi east of Forks
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Forks, 23 miles west. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Seattle
Seattle is about 75 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 62–71°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Forks. Green months are the mild ones.
Hoh Rainforest
Hoh Rainforest is one of the largest temperate rainforests in the United States, located on the Olympic Peninsula in western Washington state. It encompasses 24 square miles (62 km2) of low elevation forest along the Hoh River, ranging from 394 to 2,493 feet (120 to 760 m). The rainforest receives an average of 140 inches (360 cm) of annual precipitation—among the rainiest places in the United States. The Hoh River valley was formed thousands of years ago by glaciers and is the ancestral home of the Hoh people.
- Type
- Park & preserve
- Wikipedia readers
- 54K a year
Where to stay near Hoh Rainforest
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Forks (22) and Port Angeles (25).
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Hoh Rainforest | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forks | 23 mi west | 35 min | 22 5 hotels · 3 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 3,488 | $227K | — |
| Port Angeles | 28 mi northeast | 40 min | 25 8 hotels · 9 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 RV park | 20,146 | $370K | D |
| Amanda Park 35% vacation homes | 28 mi south | 40 min | 4 1 hotel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 86 | $350K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Hoh Rainforest
Other well-known places within 64 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw114 mi National ParkOlympic National Park3.6M visitors a year
211 mi MountainMount Olympus
314 mi LakeLake Crescent
42 mi Park & preserveOlympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary
64 mi MuseumUSS Turner Joy
425 mi BeachRuby Beach
57 mi LandmarkFort Worden
42 mi BeachDungeness SpitPhoto credits
Olympic National Park: Wsiegmund, CC BY 2.5 · Mount Olympus: R6, State & Private Forestry, Forest Health Protection, Public domain · Lake Crescent: Kashyap Hosdurga, CC BY 2.0 · Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary: Ed Bowlby, NOAA/Olympic Coast NMS; NOAA/OAR/Office of Ocean Exploration., Public domain · USS Turner Joy: Keysgoclick, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ruby Beach: Daniel Welch, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Fort Worden: Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Dungeness Spit: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain
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Visiting Hoh Rainforest
What town is Hoh Rainforest near?
Forks, WA, about 23 miles west.
When is the best time to visit Hoh Rainforest?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 62–71°.
How far is Hoh Rainforest from Seattle?
About 75 miles east of Seattle, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Hoh Rainforest?
Friday Harbor (FRD), about 62 miles away. The nearest big hub is Seattle–Tacoma (SEA), about 80 miles.
Where should I stay near Hoh Rainforest?
Forks (23 mi, 22 places to stay), Port Angeles (28 mi, 25 places to stay) and Amanda Park (28 mi, 4 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.