Ozette is located on the northwestern coast of the Olympic Peninsula. It can be reached by taking WA-113/WA-112 north from US-101 to Hoko – Ozette Road, which eventually runs along the northern shoreline of Ozette Lake and to the coastline. Ozette is one of the more remote regions, at least an hour away from the next closest destination. The campground is open all year. All 15 sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis for $12/night. Running water is not available, and there are only pit-toilets in winter.
Cape Alava (3.3 miles) and Sand Point (2.8 miles) are two hiking trails that have become quite popular thanks to the addition of boardwalks and stairs. Both trails can be connected by a 3.1-mile hike on sand and rock beach to make a 9.2-mile loop. If you’re looking for a lightly visited gem, look no further than Shi Shi Beach. It’s located at the very northern corner of the Ozette area and is accessed via a short hiking trail beginning at the end of Hobuck Road in the Makah Indian Reservation. Backpackers can camp along the Ozette Coast. Due to popularity reservations are required from May through September. Contact the Wilderness Information Center in Port Angeles at (360) 565-3100 to make reservations. Animal resistant food containers are required for storing food because of raccoons, not black bears. Make sure you have everything that you need for your trip. The only close place to restock or purchase last minute supplies is a small store just outside the park boundary. It carries bare essentials and rents food storage buckets. All hikers exploring the coast should carry (and know how to use) a tide table. Several areas are only passable at low tides, and getting trapped is a possibility.