Kettle Crest Trailhead
This is a day-use trailhead, not a campground. Overnight camping is discouraged and campfires are prohibited. The facility is open year-round, 24 hours daily. A Washington State Sno-Park Permit is required December 1 through March 31.
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 11:44AM PDT until July 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
* WHAT...Hot temperatures with daytime highs in the 90s Tuesday and mid 90s to near 100 Wednesday and Thursday. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and Central, East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wednesday will likely be the hottest day with widespread moderate and major HeatRisk. Limited overnight relief expected across the lower elevations Wednesday and Thursday mornings with low temperatures in the mid 60s to mid 70s.
Air Quality Alert issued July 21 at 12:16PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert continues for Spokane, Ferry, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, and Stevens Counties, effective immediately through Wednesday, July 22nd at 9 AM, due to current and expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) levels are expected to range in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups and Unhealthy categories. In Eastern Okanogan County near active wildfires, air quality may reach Very Unhealthy to Hazardous levels. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air.
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 12:03PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Spokane, Ferry, Lincoln, Okanogan, Grant, Pend Oreille, and Stevens Counties, effective immediately through Wednesday, July 22nd at 9 AM, due to current and expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) levels are expected to range in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups and Unhealthy categories. In Eastern Okanogan County near active wildfires, air quality may reach Very Unhealthy to Hazardous levels. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air.
About
Kettle Crest Trailhead sits atop Sherman Pass, the highest year-round maintained pass in Washington State, at approximately 5,575 feet elevation in the Kettle River Range. The trailhead provides primary access to the Kettle Crest National Recreation Trail #13, which runs both north and south along the scenic ridgeline. The surrounding landscape still shows evidence of the 1988 White Mountain Fire. This is a day-use trailhead, not a campground. Overnight camping at the trailhead is discouraged, and campfires are prohibited. The facility includes upper parking for passenger vehicles (15-20 spaces) and lower parking for trucks, RVs, and horse trailers (5-7 spaces). A vault toilet and trail registration boxes are available, but no potable water. During winter months (December 1 through March 31), Sherman Pass functions as a Sno-Park requiring a Washington State Sno-Park Permit. Nearby Sherman Overlook Campground, located one mile east, offers 9 developed campsites with toilets and potable water for those seeking overnight accommodations in the area.
Directions
From Kettle Falls, WA: Travel US Highway 395 to State Route 20. Follow SR 20 west for 25 miles to Sherman Pass. Turn right on the trailhead access road.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (509) 684-7000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Kettle Crest Trailhead |
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