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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Fire Weather Watch issued July 10 at 3:50AM PDT until July 11 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

3:50 AM — 4:00 PM

...WARM, DRY, AND BREEZY CONDITIONS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP ACROSS PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON SATURDAY... .A weak wave moving into southern British Columbia Saturday will bring breezy southerly winds and a drying airmass to central Washington. Winds will remain breezy overnight into Sunday with fair to poor humidity recoveries. * Affected Area: Colville Reservation (Zone 702), Okanogan Valley (Zone 703) and Waterville Plateau (Zone 706). * Winds: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative Humidities: 13 to 22 percent. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new or ongoing fires.

Indian Creek

From Recreation.gov

**ALERT: As requested by the USFS, there will be a delayed opening at Indian Creek (WA) Campground this season. The new start of the season will be Thursday, July 2nd. **

Windy Point Campground

From Recreation.gov

**Water is not available at this campground this season. **The well went down in 2024 and was slated to be repaired but then it was discovered that the electricity was no longer in service because of the Retreat Fire. **Please bring all water necessary for the duration of your stay. This would include drinking water, water to clean dishes and put out your campfire, etc. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.**

Overview

The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is currently open and encompasses 3.8 million acres along the east slopes of the Cascade Range in Washington, stretching from the Canadian border to the Yakama Indian Reservation. Fire danger is currently LOW across all rating areas (Methow, Chelan, Valley, and Upper Yakima). Several fire-related closures remain active from the 2025 fire season: the Lower Sugarloaf Fire closure on the Entiat District (updated 10/22), Labor Mountain Fire closure on the Wenatchee River & Cle Elum Districts (updated 10/24, effective through December 31, 2025), Wildcat Fire closure around Bumping Lake on the Naches District, and the North Tommy Trail remains closed due to fire suppression damage. The Pomas Fire closure was rescinded on October 24, 2025. Moore Point and Cascade Creek Campgrounds are closed to overnight use due to post-fire flooding hazards from the Pioneer Fire, though day use is permitted. Christmas tree permits are available online through Recreation.gov. The forest has transitioned to cashless fee collections at most recreation sites. Be aware of post-fire hazards in recently burned areas, and note that wildlife-safe food storage is required forest-wide. Elevation ranges from below 1,000 to over 9,000 feet with highly variable terrain from glaciated alpine peaks to dry shrub-steppe.

Campgrounds

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