North Cascades National Park Complex
From Recreation.gov
Gorge Lake Campground remains closed until further notice due to debris flow and flooding hazards following the 2023 Sourdough Fire.
From Recreation.gov
Due to the road conditions going to Upper Goodell Group Campsite no RVs or buses will be allowed.
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…
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,…
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 11 at 5:57PM PDT until March 11 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
* WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Additional snow accumulation 5 to 10 inches. Wind gusts will peak around 50 mph Wednesday evening and Wednesday night. For the Winter Storm Warning starting Thursday morning, heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 feet Thursday morning through Friday night. * WHERE...Holden Village and Stevens Pass. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 5 AM PDT Thursday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 AM Thursday to 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow during the blizzard warning. Strong winds could cause tree damage Wednesday evening and Wednesday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will rise Wednesday evening and night with snow becoming heavy and wet and possibly mixing with rain at times. Colder air will arrive early Thursday morning with temperatures dropping back into the 20s. From Wednesday night to Friday night, periods of snow expected at Stehekin. Snow will change to rain each afternoon. Total accumulations around 6 to 9 inches at Stehekin.
Blizzard Warning issued March 11 at 5:57PM PDT until March 12 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
* WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Additional snow accumulation 5 to 10 inches. Wind gusts will peak around 50 mph Wednesday evening and Wednesday night. For the Winter Storm Warning starting Thursday morning, heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 feet Thursday morning through Friday night. * WHERE...Holden Village and Stevens Pass. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 5 AM PDT Thursday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 AM Thursday to 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow during the blizzard warning. Strong winds could cause tree damage Wednesday evening and Wednesday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will rise Wednesday evening and night with snow becoming heavy and wet and possibly mixing with rain at times. Colder air will arrive early Thursday morning with temperatures dropping back into the 20s. From Wednesday night to Friday night, periods of snow expected at Stehekin. Snow will change to rain each afternoon. Total accumulations around 6 to 9 inches at Stehekin.
Winter Storm Warning issued March 11 at 5:57PM PDT until March 14 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
* WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Additional snow accumulation 5 to 10 inches. Wind gusts will peak around 50 mph Wednesday evening and Wednesday night. For the Winter Storm Warning starting Thursday morning, heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 feet Thursday morning through Friday night. * WHERE...Holden Village and Stevens Pass. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 5 AM PDT Thursday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 AM Thursday to 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow during the blizzard warning. Strong winds could cause tree damage Wednesday evening and Wednesday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will rise Wednesday evening and night with snow becoming heavy and wet and possibly mixing with rain at times. Colder air will arrive early Thursday morning with temperatures dropping back into the 20s. From Wednesday night to Friday night, periods of snow expected at Stehekin. Snow will change to rain each afternoon. Total accumulations around 6 to 9 inches at Stehekin.
From Recreation.gov
The Stehekin area is prone to flooding, which increases in a post-fire environment. Know before you go - check the forecast prior to your trip for outlooks and messages from the National Weather Service. Be very aware of your surroundings, follow warning signs, and pay particular attention to debris flow areas. [**Post Fire Safety**][1] [1]: https://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/post-fire-safety.htm
Wind Advisory issued March 11 at 4:28PM PDT until March 12 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected in the Methow Valley. In the mountains, southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 75 mph. Strongest winds occurring between 8 PM to 5 AM. * WHERE...Conconully, Twisp, Mazama, Methow, Loup Loup Pass, and Winthrop. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory issued March 11 at 2:21PM PDT until March 12 at 6:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Winds in areas from Everett north will switch to northwesterlies at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph between 8PM and 11PM Wednesday. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A shift from strong southwesterly winds to northwesterly winds will occur in areas from Everett north through western Skagit, Whatcom, Snohomish, Island and San Juan Counties between 8PM and 11PM Wednesday lasting through early Thursday morning.
Winter Storm Warning issued March 11 at 2:18PM PDT until March 14 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up of 4 to 6 inches. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties and Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM PDT this evening. For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT Thursday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 AM Thursday to 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Blizzard Warning issued March 11 at 2:18PM PDT until March 12 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up of 4 to 6 inches. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties and Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM PDT this evening. For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT Thursday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 AM Thursday to 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 11 at 2:18PM PDT until March 11 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up of 4 to 6 inches. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties and Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM PDT this evening. For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT Thursday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 AM Thursday to 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
From Recreation.gov
The Stehekin area is prone to flooding, which increases in a post-fire environment. Know before you go - check the forecast prior to your trip for outlooks and messages from the National Weather Service. Be very aware of your surroundings, follow warning signs, and pay particular attention to debris flow areas. [**Post Fire Safety**][1] [1]: https://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/post-fire-safety.htm
From Recreation.gov
The Stehekin area is prone to flooding, which increases in a post-fire environment. Know before you go - check the forecast prior to your trip for outlooks and messages from the National Weather Service. Be very aware of your surroundings, follow warning signs, and pay particular attention to debris flow areas. [**Post Fire Safety**][1] [1]: https://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/post-fire-safety.htm
Flood Warning issued March 10 at 7:08PM PDT until March 14 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected for the lower Stehekin Valley. * WHERE...A portion of North Central Washington, including the following county, Chelan. * WHEN...Until 800 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...When the Stehekin River gauge hits 19.3 feet, water breaches the river bank. At 20 feet, water inundates some properties and overtops the temporary corduroy bridge. Company Creek Road is beginning to flood in places at the northern end. Battalion Creek culverts are beginning to be overtopped. At 20.5 feet, water begins to damage Wood Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 657 PM PDT, the Stehekin River was above Action Stage. Flooding is ongoing or expected Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. the warned area. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area through Saturday evening. A period of moderate to heavy rain and high winds will lead to rapid snowmelt Wednesday night into Thursday. A secondary peak of 19.8 feet is forecast Thursday afternoon. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Company Creek Campground. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Campgrounds
- Colonial Creek North Campground
- Colonial Creek South Campground
- Goodell Creek Campground
- Gorge Lake Campground
- Harlequin Campground
- Hidden Lake Lookout
- Hozomeen Campground
- Lower Goodell Group Campground
- Newhalem Creek Campground
- Purple Point Campground
- Stehekin Lakeview Campground
- Upper Goodell Creek Group Campsite
- Upper Goodell Group Campground
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