Web Cams on the Olympic Peninsula

The Olympic Peninsula is a majestic and beautiful place, with dense forests, fast-running rivers, puzzle-like shorelines and picturesque waterfronts. And then, of course, there are the snow-capped mountains rising above glacial fjords and deep blue lakes. Enjoy a virtual tour of our part of the world, but plan to visit in person if you want the full experience!

• James Island - Our newest webcam features a view extending from the sea stacks and surf near the mouth of the Quillayute River across the Pacific Ocean to the western horizon. The sea stacks shown are located between James Island and Little James Island, near LaPush (about 15 miles west of Forks). The jetty visible at low tide creates part of the Quillayute River navigational channel. Watch for seals, seagulls, eagles and other wildlife! This webcam is co-sponsored by theForks Chamber of Commerce and the Quileute Nation. Special thanks toCenturyLink for their generous financial support. Additional information about our James Island cam is available at this February 8, 2009, blog post.

• First Beach - This commanding view of First Beach is co-sponsored by the Forks Chamber of Commerce and the Quileute Nation. The camera faces east/southeast and usually displays the best quality images in the afternoon on sunny days (due to occasional glare from the sun in the morning hours). First Beach, a surfing and Twilight favorite, is easily accessible and open to all. Special thanks to CenturyLink for their generous financial support.

• Quillayute River- Located at the confluence of the Sol Duc and Bogachiel Rivers where they become the Quillayute River. The camera faces east. Courtesy ofQuillayute River Resort.

• Sol Duc River - This webcam is located near the “middlerun” of the world famous Sol Duc River between Whitcomb-Dimmel Road and the Goose Hole. Located just upriver from the Cullen family, watch and maybe you'll be lucky and see them on one of their hunting trips. You might also see an eagle with a fish, a boat stuck on the rocks, or a blacktail deer getting a drink. When it is storming, check often to watch how fast the water rises.  Courtesy of The Fern Gallery.

• ONRC Webcam- The University of Washington Olympic Natural Resources Center is an important resource for scientific information concerning forestry and marine science issues. This webcam looks northeast through the trees to the City of Forks.

• Lake Crescent - This glacier carved lake is 12 miles long and up to 600 feet deep. The water is cold and very clear. Camping and boating are popular around this lake. Hwy 101 hugs the south shore as you travel between Forks and Port Angeles. The camera is near Lyre River on the north shore of the lake looking southeast towards the East Beach Area. The primary purpose of the camera is to monitor air quality in Olympic National Park.

• Port Angeles Harbor- In this beautiful waterfront view, you can see both the Coho Ferry and Victoria Express Passenger ferry, as well as the US Coast Guard Station at Ediz Hook. The cam is sometimes pointed in different directions, such as toward the Olympic mountains, by its owners. Thanks to Port Angeles Inn and KING5.

• Port Townsend Courthouse Cam - This live camera placed in the attic of the Jefferson County courthouse scans through several scenic views of Port Townsend. Thanks to Jefferson County.

• City of Port Townsend TowerCam - Live interactive feed from the top of the radio tower at the Fire Station on Lawrence Street. Thanks City of Port Townsend!

• Hood Canal Bridge - It's the longest floating bridge over saltwater. It is 1.5 miles long and faces regular tidal swings of more than 16.5 feet. The depth below the bridge is more than 350 feet which is nearly three times as deep as the Tacoma Narrows. You can see which way the tide is moving in and out of this 63 mile long glacier carved fjord. The direction of the flow is toward the side with the smoother water. Another Washington DOT camera.

• New Dungeness Lighthouse- The New Dungeness Light Station is one of the oldest lighthouses in the Northwest with several of the buildings intact. It is located at the tip of the nearly 5 mile long Dungeness Spit in Sequim. The Lighthouse has been in continuous operation, providing navigational aid since its completion in 1857.

• Hurricane Ridge - Awesome views from near the Visitor Center at around 5,000 feet, this camera offers a great view of the heart of the Olympics. Thanks to Olympic National Park for this camera.

• Victoria, BC Inner Harbor - Okay, it's not really on the Peninsula, but this liveweb cam showing Victoria's world-famous Inner Harbor area from our friends at the Royal British Columbia Museum was just too good to pass up. Thanks RBCM!