Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

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This facility is closed due to health and safety concerns.

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…

Suiattle River Road Washout Closure

The Suiattle River Road (FSR 26) and other roads within the watershed were severely damaged from an atmospheric river flood event. The Suiattle River Road (at milepost 4) and associated spur roads are closed for public safety.

Hazardous Conditions likely across Forest

Update December 15th, 2025Hazard Alert: National Forest Roads &Trails Heavy rain and flooding have left many forest roads and trails unsafe. Soils are saturated, rivers are rising, and risks remain for additional road failures, debris flows, and downed trees even though the main storm has…

Mountain Loop Highway and Mt. Pilchuck Rd Closed for Winter!

A 14-mile section of the Mountain Loop Highway is closed to vehicles due to snow and road conditions between the Deer Creek and Bedal gates. The area remains open for non-motorized winter recreation including hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. In addition to the Mountain Loop Highway,…

Blizzard Warning issued March 9 at 8:51PM PDT until March 11 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

8:51 PM — March 10th, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 11 inches. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected primarily Wednesday afternoon and evening. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 feet possible. For the Winter Storm Watch, continued heavy snow is possible. * WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties and Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 AM to 5 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 5 PM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Snow-covered roads may make travel conditions difficult to impossible at times through the mountains and cause delays. Temporary road closures possible. Gusty winds may limit visibility at times and down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur over the passes on Wednesday evening into late Wednesday night.

Winter Storm Warning issued March 9 at 8:51PM PDT until March 10 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

8:51 PM — March 10th, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 11 inches. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected primarily Wednesday afternoon and evening. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 feet possible. For the Winter Storm Watch, continued heavy snow is possible. * WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties and Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 AM to 5 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 5 PM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Snow-covered roads may make travel conditions difficult to impossible at times through the mountains and cause delays. Temporary road closures possible. Gusty winds may limit visibility at times and down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur over the passes on Wednesday evening into late Wednesday night.

Blizzard Warning issued March 9 at 8:51PM PDT until March 11 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

8:51 PM — March 10th, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, continued snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph Wednesday evening into late Wednesday night. Total snow accumulations up to 2 feet. For the Winter Storm Watch, continuing heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to 4 feet possible. * WHERE...Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties and Cascades of Southern King County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 5 PM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and greatly reduce visibilities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lower elevations up to and including Snoqualmie Pass may transition over to rain late Wednesday as snow levels briefly rise before lowering again Thursday. The strongest winds will peak Wednesday evening into late Wednesday night.

Winter Storm Watch issued March 9 at 8:51PM PDT until March 13 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

8:51 PM — March 10th, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, continued snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph Wednesday evening into late Wednesday night. Total snow accumulations up to 2 feet. For the Winter Storm Watch, continuing heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to 4 feet possible. * WHERE...Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties and Cascades of Southern King County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 5 PM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and greatly reduce visibilities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lower elevations up to and including Snoqualmie Pass may transition over to rain late Wednesday as snow levels briefly rise before lowering again Thursday. The strongest winds will peak Wednesday evening into late Wednesday night.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 9 at 8:51PM PDT until March 10 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

8:51 PM — March 10th, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, continued snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph Wednesday evening into late Wednesday night. Total snow accumulations up to 2 feet. For the Winter Storm Watch, continuing heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to 4 feet possible. * WHERE...Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties and Cascades of Southern King County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 5 PM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and greatly reduce visibilities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lower elevations up to and including Snoqualmie Pass may transition over to rain late Wednesday as snow levels briefly rise before lowering again Thursday. The strongest winds will peak Wednesday evening into late Wednesday night.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 9 at 8:51PM PDT until March 10 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

8:51 PM — March 10th, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 11 inches. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected primarily Wednesday afternoon and evening. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 feet possible. For the Winter Storm Watch, continued heavy snow is possible. * WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties and Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 AM to 5 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 5 PM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Snow-covered roads may make travel conditions difficult to impossible at times through the mountains and cause delays. Temporary road closures possible. Gusty winds may limit visibility at times and down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur over the passes on Wednesday evening into late Wednesday night.

Winter Storm Watch issued March 9 at 8:51PM PDT until March 13 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

8:51 PM — March 10th, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 11 inches. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected primarily Wednesday afternoon and evening. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 feet possible. For the Winter Storm Watch, continued heavy snow is possible. * WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties and Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 AM to 5 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 5 PM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Snow-covered roads may make travel conditions difficult to impossible at times through the mountains and cause delays. Temporary road closures possible. Gusty winds may limit visibility at times and down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur over the passes on Wednesday evening into late Wednesday night.

From Recreation.gov

**This location will not be taking reservations for the 2025 camping season.** We apologize for the inconvenience.

Franklin Falls Sno-Park Closed this Winter

The Franklin Falls Sno-Park will not operate this winter, and the Denny Creek Road (Forest Service Road 58) will be closed to motorized traffic. The Denny Creek Road and parking lot at Franklin Falls will not be plowed. The Asahel Curtis and Annette Lake Sno-Parks will operate this winter.…

Mountain Loop Highway closed for the winter season from Deer Creek to Bedal Campground

The Mountain Loop Highway on Darrington Ranger District is now closed to motor vehicles for the winter season from Deer Creek to Bedal Campground. Timing of re-opening in the spring depends on weather but typically occurs in mid-May.

Tupso Pass Road (FSR 41) Work

Tupso Pass Road (FSR 41) work has been completed. The road is open and passable to the Canyon Creek Bridge at milepost 8.5.

Fairfax Bridge Permanently Closed

The Fairfax Bridge on State Highway 165 (milepost 11.5) across the Carbon River has been permanently closed by Washington Department of Transportation (DOT) due to safety concerns. The bridge closure prevents vehicle access to Forest Road 7810, Summit Lake Trailhead, Coplay Lake, and Evans Creek…

Forest Service Roads #23 (White Chuck Road) and #27 (Rat Trap Pass Road) Closed

Road damage caused by the December floods, along with their proximity to the river, makes public access unsafe. A temporary closure has been established on FSR #23 (White Chuck Road) from milepost 3.7 to its terminus with FSR #27 (Rat Trap Pass Road) and on FSR #27 from milepost 4 to its terminus…

Reservations Open for Guided Snowshoe Walks

The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest and Discover Your Northwest are offering guided snowshoe walks January through March at Snoqualmie Pass and Mt. Baker! Abilities from novice to expert are welcome to the donation-supported program. Snowshoes are provided for all walks. Online…

Middle Fork Camping Closure

A dispersed camping closure along part of Forest Road 56 and Forest Road 5640 went into effect June 1st. Attached is the closure order and map. The decision to close dispersed camping stems from the 2017 Wild and Scenic River designation of the Middle Fork River. The reasoning for closure in the…

Camping Restrictions

Camping for a total of 28 days, per calendar year, on National Forest System lands outside of a developed campground is prohibited. [36 CFR § 261.58(a)]Camping for a period longer than 14 consecutive days, at the same location, on National Forest System lands outside of a developed campground is…

Alcohol Prohibitions

Possessing a beverage, which is defined as an alcoholic beverage by State law, by anyperson under 21 years of age is prohibited. 36 CFR § 261.58(bb)Providing or selling a beverage, which is defined as an alcoholic beverage by State law, toany person under 21 years of age is prohibited. 36 CFR §…

Entire Forest Under Food Storage Order

The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest has a food storage order in effect across the entire Forest. This order requires visitors to the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (MBSNF) to store food items in a “bear resistant manner” and to properly dispose of wildlife attractants. The food…

Winter Storm Warning issued March 9 at 6:44PM PDT until March 10 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

6:44 PM — March 10th, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 feet. Wind gusts will peak around 50 mph Wednesday evening and Wednesday night. * WHERE...Holden Village and Stevens Pass. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 5 PM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could cause tree damage Wednesday evening and Wednesday night.

Blizzard Warning issued March 9 at 6:44PM PDT until March 12 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

6:44 PM — March 10th, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 feet. Wind gusts will peak around 50 mph Wednesday evening and Wednesday night. * WHERE...Holden Village and Stevens Pass. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 5 PM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could cause tree damage Wednesday evening and Wednesday night.

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…

Forest Roads Closed Due to Rain Event

The past few days has shown heavy rainfall as an atmospheric river moved into the Northern Cascade Region bringing 16+ inches of rain to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This rapid increase in rainfall has resulted in localized flooding and has increased the risk of landslides, debris flows,…

Forest Service Road 6808 Emergency Closure

The Gifford Pinchot National Forest issued an emergency closure of Forest Service Road 6808 from mile marker 3.9 to mile marker 4.2 due to a sinkhole that has developed in the travel way. Closure timeframe is currently unknown, and travel will resume when roads are repaired.

Rd 2810-041 Yellowjacket Bridge Road Closure

Rd 2810-041 will close Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, and will remain closed until mid-November for redriving piles at Yellowjacket.

Winter Road Closures

Due to large amounts of snowfall, the gates along the fallowing roads will be closed for the winter season. This routine seasonal gate closure is important for public safety as these roads are not maintained and become hazardous in the winter.Forest Road 99Forest Road 25Forest Road 26Forest Road…

Washout on Forest Road 93

Forest Road 93 is closed at milepost 6.95 due to a severe washout. Road signs are posted at the beginning of each side of FR 93 to alert drivers of the inability to drive the entire length of road. Barricades may be present for public safety and block the section of road located by the…

Upper State Route 504 closed at milepost 45.2 due to large slide

Closure Upper State Route 504/Spirit Lake Memorial Highway is closed between mileposts (MP) 45.2 and 51 until further notice with a possible re-opening date sometime in 2026. The road is blocked just outside the Hummocks Trailhead at the normal winter closure gate. *Johnston Ridge…

Adams Fork Bridge Closed (FR 5601)

The Adams Fork Bridge on FR 5601 at MP 2.0 on the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District is CLOSED. The bridge is beyond its service life, was damaged in flooding in 2015, and has suffered ongoing scouring of the foundation since that time. Recent inspections have shown that the bridge can only…

Forest Road 2801 Closure

Forest Road 2801 is closed on both ends of the road due to a washout at milepost 0.25 and a large slide at milepost 7.

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…

Tacoma Creek Spur Road Closure

For public safety and resource protection forest road closures are in place in the Tacoma Creek Fire area.

Occupancy and Use / Camping Restrictions Order

Camping is prohibited for more than 14 consecutive days in one location and more than 28 calendar days annually within the Colville National Forest.

Food Storage Order

The goal of this special order is to minimize the potential for bears and other wildlife to access human foods. Animals that have repeatedly obtained unsecured human foods can learn to associate the presence of humans with a food reward and begin to lose their natural fear of man. This can lead to…

Aquatic Invasive Species Order

This order prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species on the national Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region.

Winter Storm Warning issued March 9 at 1:58PM PDT until March 13 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

1:58 PM — March 10th, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph rest of today. Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph 11 pm Wednesday to 5 pm Thursday. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 8 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 PM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create extremely dangerous driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong winter storm will bring heavy mountain snow Tuesday night through Friday morning. There is a lull expected which will occur late Wednesday morning through early Thursday morning as snow levels rise bringing a wintery mix or rain before decreasing Thursday returning heavy snow to pass-level.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 9 at 1:58PM PDT until March 10 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

1:58 PM — March 10th, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph rest of today. Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph 11 pm Wednesday to 5 pm Thursday. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 8 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 PM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create extremely dangerous driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong winter storm will bring heavy mountain snow Tuesday night through Friday morning. There is a lull expected which will occur late Wednesday morning through early Thursday morning as snow levels rise bringing a wintery mix or rain before decreasing Thursday returning heavy snow to pass-level.

From Recreation.gov

Beginning October 1, 2025, this facility will not be available for reservation over the winter months due to a non-functioning wood stove and no ability to heat the cabin.

Hydrologic Outlook issued March 9 at 11:01AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

11:01 AM — March 10th, 5:00 AM

ESFSEW Moderate to heavy rainfall will force rises on the rivers this week with flooding possible on the Chehalis River, Newaukum River and the Skookumchuck River near Bucoda, Washington. Rivers will crest late this week or weekend. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service for additional information.

From Recreation.gov

**This location will not be taking reservations for the 2025 camping season.** We apologize for the inconvenience.

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