Indian Creek
**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
**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.**
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
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.
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
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.
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
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…
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Glacier Creek Road (FSR 39) will be closed to all vehicles at Glacier Creek bridge at MP 3.0 to the Heliotrope Ridge Trailhead for scheduled road repairs. The road will remain open to Pedestrians, Bikes, And eBikes at Forest Service Engineer and Contractor discretion.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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…
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Due to persistent high fire danger, drought, and hot/dry weather conditions, and to minimize/eliminate the unnecessary risk of an escaped campfire or other human caused ignition to our local communities, the public, and responding fire fighters, we are implementing public fire prevention…
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Beginning in late August (between 08/10 and 08/24), Forest Service Roads 12 (and 1230) will be closed for scheduled road repairs. FSR 12 will be closed to vehicle traffic from Rocky Creek Bridge (MP 4.6) through to the Pioneer Camp and Dock Butte/Blue Lake Trailheads. The roads will remain open to…
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Beginning around July 15, Baker Lake Road (Forest Service Road 11) will be closed to all vehicle and foot traffic at the Shannon Creek Bridge (approximately MP 23.8), through its terminus at Baker River Trailhead. Baker Lake Trail (610) access will be only from the Baker Lake (South) Trailhead off…
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Winter weather conditions resulted in damages and closures to roads across the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (MBS). The MBS will undertake repairs on several roads this summer and next to address road damage. On the Skykomish District, affected roads include:FSR 63 (Index Galena Road)…
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Winter weather conditions resulted in damage to roads across the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (MBS). The MBS will undertake repairs on several roads this summer and next to address road damage. On the Highway 410 corridor of the Snoqualmie Ranger District, the affected roads include:FSR…
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Winter weather conditions resulted in damage to roads across the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (MBS). The MBS will undertake repairs on several roads this summer and next to address road damage. On the I-90 and Middle Fork Snoqualmie corridors of the Snoqualmie Ranger District, the following…
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
The Mallardy Road (Forest Service Road 4032) is closed for public safety during summer timber operations. The road closure is from the intersection with Forest Service Road 4030 to the road's end at Mallardy Ridge Trailhead.
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Forest Service Road 37 Deadhorse Creek Road flood damage repair is underway. For public safety due to heavy equipment use the road will be closed at mile 0.03 until further notice.
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
The bridge decking on the Baker River stock and pedestrian bridge at the north end of Baker Lake needs to be replaced to meet stock safety standards. Work on the bridge will be ongoing through August. The bridge is closed to stock. Pedestrians can still cross the bridge, but there may be delays on…
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Forest Service News Release Firewood permits now available for online purchase (Everett, WA, May 20, 2026) — Firewood permits on the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest are now available through a new online e-Permit system. This option allows users to obtain permits from a computer or…
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Visitors accessing Foss River Road (Forest Service Road 68) should expect 30-minute delays beginning May 4 through September. Road construction will be on week days between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 pm. For further information, contact the Skykomish Ranger Station.
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
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.
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
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…
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
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 Forest Service Road #23 (White Chuck Road) from milepost 3.7 to its terminus with Forest Service Road #27 (Rat Trap Pass Road) and on Forest…
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Dispersed camping is prohibited along part of Forest Road 56 and 5640, in a corridor adjacent to the Wild and Scenic Middle Fork Snoqualmie River. The purpose of the camping restriction is to reduce recreation-related impacts to: 1) riparian areas and 2) the recreation experience for day-use…
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
This order sets limits on how long people can camp in one place to protect natural resources, protect visitor health, and ensure all visitors have a fair chance to use camping areas and available facilities. You can camp no more than 14 days in a row at the same spot outside developed…
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
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 to store food items in a “bear resistant manner” and to properly dispose of wildlife attractants. The food storage…
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
The gates along the following roads are still closed for the season. This annual seasonal gate closure is important for public safety as these roads are not maintained and become hazardous in the winter and spring spring. Forest Road 99Forest Road 26Get a free Motor Vehicle Use Map, listing all…
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Repair work is scheduled to replace the Chinook Trail Bridge that was damaged in the 2020 Big Hollow Fire. Trailhead and road closure area (6/1/26 - 7/2/26):Observation Peak Trailhead & Forest Road 58 will be closed from the junction with Forest Road 57/58 to the junction of Forest Road…
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
There are several road closures and repair projects taking place on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest during the spring and summer of 2026. Repairs include asphalt road repairs and patches, grading, culvert replacements, drainage maintenance, aggregate placement, and bridge guardrail…
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Rd 2810-041 will close Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, and will remain closed until mid-November for redriving piles at Yellowjacket.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
The replacement of the Spirit Lake Tunnel Intake Gate and Geotechnical Drilling project to support safe operations and maintenance of the Spirit Lake infrastructure will continue in 2025. Construction will require weekday recreation trail closures within the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic…
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Camping in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest is limited to no more than 14 consecutive days in one spot and no more than 28 total days per calendar year across all locations.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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 Forest Road 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…
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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…
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Camping is prohibited on National Forest Lands in Drift Creek Cove on the south side of Swift Reservoir as described in the Forest Order and shown in the map (Exhibit A below).
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, is prohibited on National Forest System lands identified as Drift Creek Cove in Exhibit A.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
The Adams Fork Bridge on Forest Road 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…
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
It is prohibited to land helicopters or other aircraft, or to use any motorized or mechanical devices to power a watercraft at Packwood Lake.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Using or having a vehicle is not allowed in the area from the nearby parking lot near the junction of Trail #271 and Trail #271A to high waterline of Blue Lake and land surrounding the lake for a distance of 150 feet.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Wilderness permits are required when entering Glacier View, Indian Heaven, Mt. Adams, Tatoosh, Trapper Creek, Goat Rocks, and William 0. Douglas Wildernesses. Required Wilderness permits are free and self issued at trailheads.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
This forest order outlines restrictions in place in designated Wilderness areas to protect the vegetation around lakes, streams, and meadows, to reduce soil compaction and erosion in heavily used areas and to enhance the Wilderness character.