By Pepper Fisher
PORT ANGELES – The Heart O’ the Hills campground in Olympic National Park, which has been closed since March 1 while undergoing a major utility upgrade, will partially reopen on May 19.
That’s a week later than originally projected, but park officials say there were some delays along the way.
Campground Loop A will open on Friday, May 19, but the rest of the campground, including Heart of the Forest Trail, will remain closed as construction continues into the summer. Visitors should expect temporary restroom and water facilities until late June. As construction continues in the rest of the campground, campers should also be prepared for construction noise 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday through Thursday.
When it’s finished, the project will have completely replaced all water pipes, rehabilitated the water treatment and storage infrastructure, and replaced the campground’s septic and pump tank.
The Heart O’ the Hills Campground, located five miles south of Port Angeles along Hurricane Ridge Road, will maintain its first come, first served status, and campers can self-register at the campground.