Lewis County
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A location closure has been issued, and the facility is closed at this time. Reservation-holders will receive an email with additional information. Please check back for location closure updates.
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**There is NO WATER available at this campground. Please bring all the water you will need during your stay. This is an ongoing situation and will probably last the entire 2026 season.**
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There will be a temporary water outage at this campground due to the generator needing repair. This should only take a couple of weeks. Please bring all water necessary for your use during your stay. You will receive a discount of $4.00/night of your stay after your departure. Once the generator has been fixed and the water is turned back on, if your reservation has not occurred yet, another email blast will be sent out. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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We now expect the Ohanapecosh Campground rehabilitation project to continue into the spring and early summer of 2026. We will reopen the campground as soon after the completion of the project as possible, but we cannot predict an exact opening date. Information on how to secure a campsite for summer 2026, will be posted to the Mount Rainier National Park website at [Campgrounds - Mount Rainier National Park (U.S. National Park Service) ][1]prior to the 2026 camping season*.* [1]: https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm
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**Ohanapecosh Campground Closure in Summer 2026. **The **Ohanapecosh Campground rehabilitation project** will provide significant upgrades to the popular campground located in the southeast corner of the park. This effort will rehabilitate the campground’s 185 campsites and nine bathrooms, replace the aging wastewater collection system, upgrade electrical and water systems, and support improvements to campground accessibility. The Ohanapecosh Campground is anticipated to reopen for the 2027 camping season. More information is available on the [**Park Construction FAQs**][1] page [1]: https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/park-construction-faqs.htm
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We now expect the Ohanapecosh Campground rehabilitation project to continue into the spring and early summer of 2026. We will reopen the campground as soon after the completion of the project as possible, but we cannot predict an exact opening date. Information on how to secure a campsite for summer 2026, will be posted to the Mount Rainier National Park website at [Campgrounds - Mount Rainier National Park (U.S. National Park Service) ][1]prior to the 2026 camping season*.* [1]: https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm
From Recreation.gov
**Ohanapecosh Campground Closure in Summer 2026. **The **Ohanapecosh Campground rehabilitation project** will provide significant upgrades to the popular campground located in the southeast corner of the park. This effort will rehabilitate the campground’s 185 campsites and nine bathrooms, replace the aging wastewater collection system, upgrade electrical and water systems, and support improvements to campground accessibility. The Ohanapecosh Campground is anticipated to reopen for the 2027 camping season. More information is available on the [**Park Construction FAQs**][1] page [1]: https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/park-construction-faqs.htm
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The dump station at the Ohanapecosh Campground is closed. The nearest dump station is located at the Maple Grove Resort 28 miles west on Hwy 12.
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…
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
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.…
Chinook Trail Bridge Closure
Repair work is scheduled to to replace the Chinook Trail Bridge that was damaged in the 2020 Big Hollow Fire.Dates of closure: 5/20/26 - 6/30/26The closure area will include::The entirety of Chinook Trail #130ASiouxon Trail #130 from junction with Wildcat Trail #156 to junction with Forest Road…
Road Repairs & Road Closures in 2026
There are several road closures and repair projects taking place on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest during the spring and summer of 2026. Here is the latest list of Road Closures and their repair schedules. (Note: MP = Milepost, FR = Forest Road)Forest Road 63:Section of the road is washed…
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.
Spirit Lake Infrastructure Project Trail Closures
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…
Winter Road Closures
The gates along the following roads are closed for the winter season. This annual 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 52 (Skate Creek Road)Get a free Motor…
Camping Restrictions
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.
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 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…
Mount St. Helens Volcanic Monument Restrictions
This order outlines specific restrictions within Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.
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…
Drift Creek Cove Camping Restrictions
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).
Drift Creek Cove Fire Restrictions
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.
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.
Adams Fork Bridge Closed (FR 5601)
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…
Packwood Lake Motor Restrictions
It is prohibited to land helicopters or other aircraft, or to use any motorized or mechanical devices to power a watercraft at Packwood Lake.
Tatoosh Lakes Basin Restrictions
Camping and bringing horses or other pack animals is not allowed in the Tatoosh Lakes Basin.
Blue Lake Vehicle Restrictions
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.
Wilderness Permit Requirements
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.
Prohibition: Entering areas closed for restoration & shortcutting trail switchbacks
Shortcutting trail switchbacks and entering areas closed for restoration are prohibited to protect natural resources.
Wilderness Restrictions
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.
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**IRON CREEK CG CLOSED FOR THE 2026 SEASON. **Due to a powerful windstorm that recently plowed through Iron Creek Campground, the USFS has requested that this campground be closed for the 2026 season. Many trees are down throughout the campground and it will take some time before cleanup will be completed.
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There will be a temporary water outage at this campground due to the generator needing repair. Please bring all water necessary for your use during your stay. Thank you.
From Recreation.gov
There will be a temporary water outage at this campground due to the generator needing repair. This should only take a couple of weeks. Please bring all water necessary for your use during your stay. You will receive a discount of $4.00/night of your stay after your departure. Once the generator has been fixed and the water is turned back on, if your reservation has not occurred yet, another email blast will be sent out. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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