GREEN MOUNTAIN
Access to the Green Mountain area and Glacier Peak Wilderness is extremely limited due to road and trail damage caused by the December 2025 storm event. The Suiattle River Road is closed at mile 12.5 due to washout. The Green Mountain Lookout is a day-use destination only; the lookout building is locked and unavailable for public use. Dispersed wilderness camping is permitted in the surrounding area but no developed campground facilities exist here.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
About
Green Mountain is located in the western portion of the 573,000-acre Glacier Peak Wilderness, one of Washington's most remote wilderness areas. The area is best known for its historic Green Mountain Lookout, a fire tower built in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps that offers sweeping views of Glacier Peak and the surrounding Cascade Range. The lookout building itself is locked and unavailable for public use, serving only as an administrative site for the Forest Service. This is not an established developed campground but rather a backcountry wilderness destination. Dispersed camping is permitted in the Glacier Peak Wilderness subject to regulations, including prohibitions on camping within 1/4 mile of Image Lake or within 200 feet of Holden Lake and Lyman Lake shorelines. Open fires are banned in multiple zones including above 4,000 feet on Lime Ridge and near designated lakes; only self-contained stoves are permitted in these areas. Access to Green Mountain requires hiking via Green Mountain Trail 782. From Darrington, drive north 8 miles on State Highway 530 to Suiattle River Road 26, which is currently closed at mile 12.5 due to washout. Visitors must hike or bike approximately 7 miles to Forest Service Road 2680, then follow it 6 miles to the Green Mountain Trailhead. The Glacier Peak Wilderness currently has extremely limited access due to road and trail damage from the December 2025 storm event.
Directions
From Darrington, drive north 8 miles on State Highway 530 to Suiattle River Road 26 (Forest Road 26). The road is currently closed at mile 12.5 due to washout. From there, hike or bike approximately 7 miles to Forest Service Road 2680, then follow it 6 miles to the Green Mountain Trailhead. Green Mountain Trail 782 leads to the lookout.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (360) 436-1155 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Green Mountain Lookout | |
| USFS Glacier Peak Wilderness |
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