9:28 AM
— 11:00 PM
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington,
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon, Lower Columbia Basin of
Oregon, North Central Oregon, Yakima Valley, and Simcoe Highlands.
* WHEN...From 8 AM to 11 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
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.
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 (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.…
The High Bridge Trail (Trail #293) trail bridge is scheduled for replacement from September 21, 2026 to October 9, 2026. The whole of High Bridge Trail will be closed from the junction with Forest Road 29 to the junction with Tongue Mountain Trail. Work will consist of removing the damaged bridge…
There are no current fire restrictions on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Even with lower fire risk please continue to practice safe fire habits: never leave a campfire unattended and make sure it is completely extinguished until it is cold to the touch. For more wildfire safety guidance,…
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on the area described in this order and depicted on Exhibit A, within and/or administered by the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mount St. Helens and Mount Adams Ranger Districts, until further…
The High Rock Lookout and approximately 150 feet at and around the historic fire lookout will be closed from August 24, 2026 to October 31, 2026 for continued restoration work by volunteers. The closure area will be indicated by temporary fencing and signage. In the interest of safety, the public…
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on area described in this order and depicted on Exhibit A, within and/or administered by the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Cowlitz Valley Ranger District, until further…
To protect the public and personnel the entirety of NFS Road No. 4710000 and its associated spur roads (located on the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District, Lewis County, WA) are closed during wildland firefighter operations for the Skyo Fire. This closure order is effective July 31, 2026, through…
To protect visitors from increased heavy equipment operations and falling trees along Forest Road 64 this Forest Order has been enacted while instream habitat work in the adjacent Dry Creek is underway. Forest Road 64 also known as Dry Creek Road will be closed from it's intersection with Highway…
To protect the Ape Cave Interpretive Site on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest a Forest Order has been created to reduce the risk of spread of white-nose syndrome to bats on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest; and avoid adverse impacts to cultural resources, geologic features, wildlife, mosses,…
The Iron Creek Area was heavily impacted by the the December 2025 high wind and flood events causing downed trees across the area and standing hazard trees. Due to a risk to public safety from downed trees, standing hazard trees, damaged infrastructure, and hazard mitigation efforts this forest…
Parking or leaving a vehicle in an area that is in violation of posted instructions is prohibited.
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…
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…
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…
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 will close Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, and will remain closed until mid-November for redriving piles at Yellowjacket.
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…
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.
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…
This order outlines specific restrictions within Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.
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…
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.
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).
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.
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…
Camping and bringing horses or other pack animals is not allowed in the Tatoosh Lakes Basin.
It is prohibited to land helicopters or other aircraft, or to use any motorized or mechanical devices to power a watercraft at Packwood Lake.
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.
Shortcutting trail switchbacks and entering areas closed for restoration are prohibited to protect natural resources.
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.
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.
La Wis Wis Campground
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.
La Wis Wis Campground
**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.**
North Fork Elk Group Camp
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.
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).
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
Lower Falls Campground
ALERT: Please be advised that the road (Rt 90) into this campground is unpaved in sections and not recommended for low-clearance vehicles. Please follow the speed limit and watch for potholes while enroute. Thank you.
Iron Creek Campground
**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.
North Fork Campground
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.
North Fork Beaver Group Camp
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.