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 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
Effective September 9, 2026, the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest has rescinded shooting restrictions. Removal of shooting restrictions is appropriate when conditions have moderated and there is no immediate return to elevated Fire Danger Adjectives and Preparedness Levels.
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest’ Mt. Baker ranger district announced the closure of the following roads in response to the Electric Fire.National Forest System Road (NFSR) #1060 in its entirety from the junction of Highway 20 to the junction of NFSR#1064NFSR# 1064This Forest Service closure…
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Snow Lake Trail #1013 will be temporary closed for trail work September 14 - 25, 2026. The closure of the Snow Lake Trail begins at the trailhead, located within Township 23 N, Range 11 E, Section 28, continuing through T 23 N, R 11 E, S 29 and 30 to the Alpine Lakes Wilderness boundary at the…
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
The Talapus Lake Trail #1039 and Forest Service Road 9030 will be temporary closed September 21, 2026 - October 31, 2026 for trailhead expansion project work. The closure of Forest Road 9030 begins at the intersection of Forest Road 9030 and 9031, located within Township 22 N, Range 10 E, Section…
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Visitors to Shadow of the Sentinels Interpretive Trail will only be able to hike out and back and not complete the hike as a loop due to ongoing repair to trail boardwalks. The closure will be in effect through October and the location on the trail will change as work on individual sections of…
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), to provide for public and employee safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Darrington Ranger District of the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie…
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
This closure prohibits entry or use of roads, recreation sites, campgrounds and trails on national forest system lands within a defined area within the Cle Elum Ranger Districts to ensure the safety of the public and firefighting resources during the Three Queens Fire. View the attached closure…
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest has rescinded closure orders for Ranger Creek Campground, Ranger Creek Airstrip, Suntop Trail 1183, Huckleberry Creek Trail 1182, Lonesome Lake Say Use Area, and Forest System Roads 75.The entirety of Forest System Road (FSR) #7305 to include spur 101 is…
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
The approach and dismount of Bell Creek Bridge approximately 1/2 mile from FSR 12 on Elbow Lake Trail #697 is challenging due to gaps between the bridge and the trail caused by erosion and flood debris. The bridge decking is tilted with difficult footing. Fording Bell Creek may not be possible.
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Middle Fork Nooksack Road (FSR) 38 is closed at Mile Post 7 due to a washout. Access to Elbow Lake 697 (Pioneer Camp) and Ridley Creek Trail 696 is blocked
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Forest Service Road 1540 is closed due to a wash-out at Mile Post 2.6. Hidden Lake Trailhead is inaccessible by vehicle. Sibley Creek Road/FSR 1540 is off of the Cascade River Road near Marblemount, WA.
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Mountain goat populations have been declining in recent years. Please help by keeping your distance. This will avoid disturbance to the goats and keep them in the habitat they need to survive. Injuries and even deaths have occurred to humans by mountain goats:Keep pets on leash! Always stay 50…
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
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
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
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…
Yakima River Canyon Campgrounds
Our facility will be undergoing construction that could impact the availability of some campsites for a few weeks in the summer of 2026. Your reservation maybe cancelled if it conflicts with the construction period.
Okanogan-Wenatchee 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.
Okanogan-Wenatchee 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…
Okanogan-Wenatchee 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.…
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
This closure prohibits entry or use of roads, recreation sites, campgrounds and trails on national forest system lands within a defined area within the Cle Elum Ranger Districts to ensure the safety of the public and firefighting resources during the Three Queens, King and Goat Fires. View the…
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
This closure prohibits entry or use of various trails within the Pasayten Wilderness to ensure the safety of the public and firefighting resources during the Ptarmigan Fire. The fire closure has been reduced. Please review the closure order and map to see which trails and roads are effected.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
This closure prohibits entry or use of roads, recreation sites, campgrounds and trails within a defined area within the Wenatchee River/Entiat Ranger Districts to ensure the safety of the public and firefighting resources during the Little Giant Fire. View the attached closure order and map for…
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Trail Closures are as follows and only apply to Forest Service lands:Pacific Crest Trail 2000 (PCT) – Closure begins where Forest Service Trail (FST) 2000 enters the Chelan Ranger District (CRD) at T. 32 N., R. 14 E., sec. 11. Closure then follows FST 2000 generally N then ends at the boundary of…
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
There will be a closure in the vicinity of multiple trailheads and campgrounds along the State Route 20 highway corridor including: Rainy Pass, Washington Pass, Bridge Creek, Cutthroat, Lone Fir and Klipchuck. The closure was determined by examining the areas in need of construction work related…
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
The closure prohibits entry or use of lands located south of the Cooper River Bridge at FS-4600 inside the closure area for the protection of public safety where construction activities will occur.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Due to storm damage it is prohibited to use a motorized vehicle on the following National Forest System Roads within the Methow Valley Ranger District: Forest Road 4400100 (Lime Creek), Forest Road 4415 (Little Bridge Creek), Forest Road 4430;(West Twisp River) from 4430100 (War Creek) to 4430200…
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
The area closure order is in place to provide for public safety in the Gold Creek Pond and River Valley area in the Cle Elum Ranger District within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The Forest Service will continue staging operations including the haul of large trees with root wads and…
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is rescinding all Public Use Restrictions regarding the use of fire across the forest as September 18, 2026. In the absence more stringent restrictions on activities, please remember to be fire wise in your actions. Make sure your fires are dead and cold to…
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has been working to assess and address the roads that were damaged in the December 2025 heavy rain events, or impacted by the 2025 wildfires. As road systems throughout the Forest melt out, we continue to receive new reports of road or trail damage that…
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
A closure impacting a number of storm damaged roads located on the Wenatchee River Ranger District. This closure includes the Chiwawa River Road. There is currently not an estimate for when these roads will reopen.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
A road closure following substantial storm damage to several roads within the Chelan and Entiat Ranger Districts. This closure includes the Lucerne commercial dock on Lake Chelan, Forest Service Road 8301 from the junction with the Lucerne commercial dock, and FSR 5501 from the junction with the…
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
The Lake Keechelus lakebed is closed to motor vehicles year-round for the protection of threatened fish species. NFS Road 9070-219, including the boat ramp, is closed seasonally when the water levels at Lake Keechelus reservoir are below 2,480 feet. The seasonal closure effects from the exit of…
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
A forest order for camping or long-term occupancy within the boundaries of National Forest System lands administered by the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and the Colville National Forest.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Forest Order closing Volstead Road No. 4225200 from its intersection with Road No. 4225 in T34N, R22E, Section 24 until the end of NFS Road No. 4225200 in T34N, R23EE, Section 6.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
This Order prohibits pulling any type of trailer on the Harts Pass Road (5400) from the intersection of #5400000 and Road #5400060 (the road that leads to the West Fork Methow trailhead) to Harts Pass and all roads beyond including 5400500/5400600/5400700.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
This forest order implements vehicle restrictions on Trail 1501680 (Little Rattlesnake) in Township 15 North, Range 14 East, Section 32 and 33; and Township 14 North, Range 14 East, Sections 5,6, and 7; within the Naches District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
This order prohibits motorized vehicles apart from snowmobiles on National Forest System Road No. 5400, 5400-403, 5400-406, 5400-314, and 5480 to protect the integrity of cross-country ski trails.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
This order prohibits motorized vehicle use except snowmobiles on any National Forest System Road or Trail designated as part of a groomed trail system for snowmobiles, cross country skiing or dog sleds.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
This order prohibits the use of all motorized vehicles on National Forest System Road No. 9070 when posted, beginning at the Okanogan-Wenatchee NF's and Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie NF administrative boundary.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
This Order prohibits the use of all motorized vehicles on a portion of East Chewuch Road #5010 between the locked gates within the Twentymile Creek drainage.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
This order restricts all wheeled motorized vehicles except snowmobiles operating on snow on NFS Roads No. 4510 and No. 4517 in the Cle Elum Ranger District.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
This Order prohibits camping within 200 feet of the Black Lake shoreline in the Pasayten Wilderness. If in possession of stock it is prohibited to camp within½ mile of the Black Lake shoreline.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Hunters and Fishers on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest must abide by Washington State Fish and Game Laws as applied by the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
In order to promote the protection of bull trout and other threatened species, camping and parking is not allowed in Box Canyon Creek areas.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
This Order prohibits motorized use in particular areas and protects the public safety in the listed special use permit areas and ski trails.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Without explicit permission, the public is prohibited from entering the Forest Service's administrative sites apart from the Public Reception Areas.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
This Order prohibits hitching or tying any pack or saddle animal directly to any tree for an overnight period, in the Pasayten Wilderness.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
This order restricts camping at administrative sites around Leavenworth and the Wenatchee River Ranger District. These areas lack facilities for sanitation, garbage etc. They are in residential or commercial areas where camping activities are not appropriate and where such activities would…
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
This order establishes certain restrictions within specified camp/picnic grounds listed below which are available for reservations through the National Recreation Reservation Service, NRRS.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Camping is prohibited within 100 feet slope distance from the shoreline of any lake and/or the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail EXCEPT at Echo Lake and Lost Lake within Norse Peak Wilderness.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Forest order to protect public safety, to protect forest resources, and to protect the water quality at the Antilon Lake Dispersed Recreation Management Area.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
This order prohibits camping in the Icicle Drainage between the Icicle River and the Icicle Road (#7600) when not in a developed campground. Starting at Snow Lakes Trailhead and continuing westerly to Rock Island Campground.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Forest order prohibits building, maintaining, attending or using a fire or campfire, except for self-contained, carry-in devices such as stoves, within 1/4 mile of the specified locations. It also prohibits camping within 200 feet, horizontal distance, from the shoreline of specified lakes.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
In order to lessen impacts on deer and elk during fawning and calving seasons and to protect the resources from damage due to rutting and erosion during wet periods, roads close seasonally to motorized vehicles in the Table Mountain Area.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
This Order prohibits the use of motor vehicles over 40 inches wide on Taylor River Road (#5630) from the Quartz Creek Road junction to Marten Creek, and Quartz Creek Road (#5640).
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited in order to protect the ecological integrity of lakes, streams, forests, meadows, and to enhance the wilderness character and resources of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, until further notice. (1) Entering or being in the Alpine…
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Under the authority granted me by 36 CFR 261.50(b), in order to promote public safety and to reduce the conflict between snowmobiles and other motorized vehicles, the following acts are prohibited until further notice: Using any motorized vehicle except snowmobiles on the roads listed in EXHIBIT…
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
In order to protect deer and elk during critical fawning and calving periods on the Cle Elum Ranger District, motorized vehicle use is prohibited on certain roads between May 1 and June 30.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Under the authority granted me by 36 CFR 261.50(b), in order to promote public safety and to prevent excessive damage due to rutting and erosion caused by vehicle use, the following acts are prohibited until further notice:Using any motorized vehicle, except for snowmobiles, on the roads listed in…
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
This order prohibits the use of any motorized vehicle on the Squilchuck Trail Number 1200 in theN1/2SW1/4 Section 24, T21N, R19E, W.M. 36 CFR 261.55(b).
Mineral Springs Group
The bridge at the entrance of Mineral Springs Campground has washed away due to the flooding rains in the Cle Elum Ranger District Area. Therefore there is no current access to this campground. It is unclear at this time whether the bridge will be replaced this season. For this reason, this campground will be closed until further notice. Your reservation has been canceled and you will receive a full refund. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Hopefully, this will be a temporary closure.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
In order to protect the Wilderness character and resource within Washington State Cascade Mountain Range Wildernesses, the following acts pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a} and (b}, are prohibited within all Wildernesses located within the Gifford Pinchot, Wenatchee, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie, and Okanogan…
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Entering the Glacier View, Goat Rocks, Indian Heaven, Mt. Adams, Tatoosh, Trapper Creek or William 0. Douglas Wildernesses without a permit. 2. REASON FOR THE ORDER: To improve collection of accurate user information to be used as a basis for management actions aimed at reducing resource damage…
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a), the following is prohibited on the Forest Service administered lands on Lake Cle Elum identified as Speelyi Beach. The purpose is to prevent damage to the beach and shoreline resulting from overnight camping and occupancy.1. Camping 36 CFR 261.58 (e)2. Being in the…
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Pursuant to Title 36CFR261.50a, the following act is prohibited on the areaslisted below, located within the Okanogan National Forest, Twisp and WinthropRanger Districts, and the Wenatchee National Forest, Chelan Ranger District,until further notice,(1) Hitching or tying any pack or saddle animal…
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Prohibiting use of any motorized vehicle on the Chelan, Cle Elum, Entiat, Lake Wenatchee, Leavenworth, and Naches Ranger District on certain trails and during certain seasons.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a) . (b), the following is prohibited in or on any portion of tbe Pacific Crest National Scenic trail under Forest Service jurisdiction: Using or possessing a bicycle except by special-use authorization. (261.55 {b}} This prohibition is in addition to the general…
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Using any motorized vehicle on the Rattlesnake Road #5215 from the gate in Section 21, T. 24 N., R. 20 E., W.M. to the gate in Section 10, T. 24 N., R. 20 E., W.M.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following act is prohibited within the Wenatchee National Forest, Cle Elum Ranger District described in this order. The purpose is to protect the quality of soils, vegetation, unique scenic and botanical values. (1) Using any motorized vehicle, except…
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Forest order restricting parking or leaving a vehicle in undesignated areas, and mooring or leaving a boat at the 25 Mile Creek Guard Station.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Possessing, parking or leaving more than two vehicles, except motorcycles or bicycles, per camp units is prohibited at:(1) Silver Falls Campground(2) Cottonwood Campground