Editor’s Note: Recreation Reports are printed every other week.
September 17, 2015
A variety of outdoor opportunities occur in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest during
September. Not only do the leaves start to change color, but the color of salmon in local rivers is also
evident. To celebrate salmon returning to their native spawning grounds in local area rivers and streams,
Salmon Festival free family day is on September 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Leavenworth National
Fish Hatchery.
Come enjoy a “Salmon Celebration” and see festival favorites like Reptile Man, Native American
dancers, plus, enjoy new activities like the Hawthorne Ridge Prospectors Bluegrass Band, Danzas
Multiculturales Dance Troupe, a special historical exhibit that traces the rich history of the Leavenworth
Hatchery’s development, and even a unique opportunity to create your own silk screen salmon art with
special guest artist Sue King. For more information go to www.salmonfest.org .
Good news for woodcutters. On September 18 the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) in zone
680 will go to level I, which allows woodcutting all day long, and the IFPL in Zones 675, 609W and 609E
will go to level II which permits woodcutting from 8 p.m. to 1 p.m. followed by a one-hour fire watch. On
Sept. 19, IFPLs in woodcutting zones 678W and 684 will go to level II. Go to www.fs.usda.gov/goto/ifpl
for a map of the industrial fire precaution zones.
For folks interested in getting an early look at changing fall colors, Saturday, September 26 would
be a good day to do that as that is National Public Lands Day. In honor of National Public Lands Day, no
recreation fees will be required at Day Use sites, developed trailheads and destination visitor centers in
national forests.
Fees are still required, though, at campgrounds and concessionaire-operated day use sites and
other standard amenity fee sites operated by the Forest Service. Contact your local national forest to
learn if your destination requires a fee and if that fee is waived. Take advantage of the free fee day to
visit national forest trailheads and trails.
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USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400
Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice), or (202) 720-6382 (TDD).
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A number of hunting seasons occur in September. For your personal safety, wear hunter orange
while recreating in the woods during hunting season.
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Early archery general deer seasons opened on Sept. 1
Black bear hunting season is August 1 to November 15
Grouse hunting season is September 1 to December 31
High Buck Hunt is from September 15 to September 25
Many areas of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest have been impacted by wildfires this
summer. Fires continue to burn on the Chelan, Entiat, and Methow Valley ranger districts.
Due to many fires burning in or near the national forest, we encourage forest visitors to contact
local ranger district offices to obtain the most current information about the location they plan to visit.
Area, road and trail closures are in effect in many places so it is best to know where these closures exist
before arriving in the national forest.
Fire information is available from a variety of locations in addition to ranger district offices. The
Inciweb website offers information about large fires burning throughout the United States. Inciweb
contains information about fires 100 acres or larger burning in timber or 300 acres of larger in grass. Go
to http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ to search for information about fires burning in Washington State.
Many Incident Management Teams have begun posting information about large wildfires on
Facebook, Twitter and blogs.
Fire Information
Okanogan Complex
(http://inciweb.nweg.gov/state/49/)
Wolverine & First Creek Fires
Phone: 877-568-0458 or 877-574-5148
Phone: 509-662-0145
Email: OkanoganComplexFire@gmail.com
Twitter: #OkanoganComplex
Blog: okanogancomplex.blogspot.com/
Includes: Beaver Lake, Lime Belt/Blue Lake (all burned together)
Email: WolverineFireWA@gmail.com
Twitter: @wolverinefire
Facebook: Wolverine Fire/FirstCreek Fire /Blankenship Fire
Includes: Wolverine, First Creek & Blankenship fires
North Star & Tunk Block Fires
Chelan Complex (until 9/19/2015)
Phone: 509-826-7140
Phone: 206-276-9126
Email: northstarfire2015@gmail.com
Twitter: #northstarfire
Facebook: North Star Fire
Email: chelancomplexfire@gmail.com
Facebook: WolverineFireWA@gmail.com
Includes: Reach, Black Canyon, McFarland, Cagle, Antoine Creek
northstarandtunkblockfires.wordpress.com
fires (all burned together)
For those seeking information about fires burning throughout Washington and Oregon, the
Northwest Coordination Center website, http://gacc.nifc.gov/nwcc/information/fire_info.aspx, offers a
variety of products including a large fire map, large fire information summary and more.
Wildfires will continue to occur through the remaining days of late summer and early fall depending
upon weather conditions. Forest visitors are asked to comply with campfire bans in place and to not
enter areas or use trails or roads that are closed due to wildfires.
For current information please go to any of the sources listed or contact Okanogan-Wenatchee
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National Forest offices during normal business hours.
Portions of the Chelan, Entiat and Wenatchee River Ranger Districts and the Glacier Peak Wilderness are
closed due to fire activity from the Wolverine fire. Go to http://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/alertsnotices/?aid=29690 for the current area closure map. An interactive map of all the fires and area and road closures
is available on the Okanogan-Wenatchee N.F. website at
http://usfs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=bd6c1ad8feb541e7952fc097273f926f .
Starting September 18, campfire restrictions will be reduced on national forest lands in most areas of the
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
Currently, campfires are allowed in congressionally designated wilderness areas in the forest. On Friday,
campfires will also be allowed in metal or cement fire rings in most developed campgrounds that are open to public
use on all Okanogan-Wenatchee N.F. ranger districts except for the Naches Ranger District. The reduction in
campfire restrictions is due to recent weather changes and cooler nighttime temperatures.
Campfires will also be allowed in most summer home sites and other areas under special use permits.
Conditions remain dry in lower elevation areas of the Naches Ranger District. Campfire restrictions in these areas
will be reassessed as weather conditions change.
OFFICE ADDRESSES and PHONE NUMBERS:
Chelan Ranger District, 428 W. Woodin Ave., Chelan, WA 98816; 509-682-4900; hours M-F 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m., closed for lunch 11:30 to 12:30
Cle Elum Ranger District, 803 W. 2nd Street, Cle Elum, WA 98922; 509-852-1100; hours M-F 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed for lunch 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.
Entiat Ranger District, physical address 2108 Entiat Way, (P.O. Box 476), Entiat, WA 98822; 509-784-4700; hours M-F 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Methow Valley Ranger District, 24 West Chewuch Road, Winthrop, WA 98862; 509-996-4000; hours M-F 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Naches Ranger District, 10237 Hwy. 12, Naches, WA 98937; 509-653-1401; hours 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed for lunch noon to 12:30 p.m.
Okanogan Valley Office, 1240 South Second Ave., Okanogan, WA 98840; 509-826-3275; hours M- F 7:30-4 p.m.; closed for lunch 11 a.m. to noon
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Headquarters office, 215 Melody Lane, Wenatchee, WA 98801; 509-664-9200; hours M-F 7:45-4:30
Tonasket Ranger District, 1 W. Winesap, Tonasket, WA 98855; 509-486-2186; hours M-F 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed for lunch 12:30 to 1 p.m.
Wenatchee River Ranger District, 600 Sherbourne, Leavenworth, WA 98826; 509-548-2550; hours M-F 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
CAMPFIRE RESTRICTIONS MODIFIED:
NEW: Campfires are currently allowed in designated wilderness areas and starting on Sept. 18 will
also be allowed in metal or cement fire rings in designated campgrounds and summer home sites under
special use permit. Campfires are not allowed in campgrounds on the Naches Ranger District. In areas
where campfires remain prohibited, only liquid pressurized gas devices are allowed.
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INDUSTRIAL FIRE PRECAUTION LEVELS (IFPLs) CHANGE:
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The IFPL is now Level I for zone 680
The IFPL is now Level II for zones 675, 609E and 609W
The IFPL for zones 678W and 684 in the Methow Valley and Tonasket Ranger Districts will be lowered to
level II on Sept. 19
For current IFPL information call 1-800-527-3305 or go online to https://fortress.wa.gov/dnr/ifpl/IFPL.aspx .
Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources, US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Bureau of
Indian Affairs all use the same four-level industrial regulation system. This system, which helps prevent wildfires by
regulating work in the woods, is known as the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) system.
Industrial Fire Precaution Levels and what they mean:
 Level I: Fire equipment and one-hour fire watch service is required. Carry the equipment listed on the
woodcutting permit.
 Level II: Partial Hootowl – limits certain activities, such as woodcutting, to between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1
p.m. Hoot Owl is a historic term used to notify woodcutters of elevated fire danger and to only cut in the
morning hours when Hoot Owls could be heard. This has developed into the modern policy of no chainsaws
running in the woods after 1 p.m.
 Level III: Partial Shutdown – prohibits some activities altogether, such as woodcutting, and limits other
activities between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m.
HAZARDS FOUND IN WILDFIRE AREAS:
Following are a variety of hazards to watch out for when traveling through areas burned in wildfires.
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Snags are not only obviously dead trees, but can also be blackened killed trees or green trees burned
through at the bottom.
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Snags can fall at any time. Besides the potential for striking people or property, they can block trails or
roads, including your exit even though travel was unimpeded when you entered the area.
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Snags can make travel difficult if a lot of trees have fallen across the landscape.
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Stump holes and root channels can still be burning and often are hidden from sight until stepped upon.
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Steep slopes and loss of vegetation may cause rolling rocks and debris flows off hillsides at any time but
the likelihood increases with rain and freeze-thaw events.
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Loss of vegetation increases the potential for erosion to occur with any rain event. Water runoff may
cause flooding that impacts or clogs road culverts and storm drains; sediment may move downstream
affecting lands a long distance from the burned areas.
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Even with minor precipitation, road culverts can become plugged with material and cause debris flows.
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Recently opened areas may still have areas with smoke and fire. Fire can smolder below ground in root
channels and stump holes and pop up above ground as these sources of organic matter reach the surface.
If smoke is discovered, report a fire to 911.
Some things to do to be prepared:
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Don’t loiter in the burned areas, travel quickly through burned areas to reach your favorite recreation sites
outside of the burns
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Carrying a saw or axe with you is a good idea when traveling on forest roads
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Stay current on weather forecasts and avoid areas that have been severely burned
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Do not try to cross an active mud or debris flow
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Let someone know where you are going and when you plan to return home
For more information, please call the local national forest office or go to the forest web site at
www.fs.usda.gov/okawen .
SPECIAL FOREST PRODUCTS:
Permits are required for gathering forest products including firewood, mushrooms, transplants, rocks and minerals,
posts and poles, floral cuttings, pine cones, and boughs. Please contact Forest Service district offices for specific
information. There is a minimum charge of $20 per permit. Free use permits are available for small quantities of
certain items for personal use. Special forest products permits for personal use firewood, personal use river rock
and commercial use beargrass are available from the Cle Elum Ranger Station.
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INTERAGENCY PASS PROGRAM (America the Beautiful National Parks & Federal Recreation Lands Pass):
This pass combines the benefits of existing recreation passes from five federal agencies into one comprehensive
Interagency Pass called “America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.”
 The pass covers recreation opportunities on public lands managed by National Park Service, Fish and
Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and U.S. Forest Service.
 The pass applies to those locations that currently have entrance or standard amenity fees.
 The annual pass sells for $80, the lifetime senior pass is $10, and the lifetime access pass and the
volunteer passes are free.
 Passes are valid for one full year from the month of purchase.
 Passes provide entrance or access to the pass holder and accompanying passengers in a single, private,
non-commercial vehicle at federally operated recreation sites across the country.
 Passes cover the pass holder and three (3) accompanying adults age 16 and older at sites where per
person entrance fees are charged. No entry fee for children 15 and under.
 Passes are NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-TRANSFERABLE, and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen.
 This program replaces the Golden Eagle, Golden Age, and the Golden Access Passports as well as
the National Parks Pass. Existing passes will remain valid until expired, lost or stolen.
 These passes can be used in lieu of the Northwest Forest Pass.
RECREATION PASS PURCHASE INFORMATION:
A $5 day use fee is required at many trailheads and day use sites across the national forest. The Northwest Forest
Day Pass, Northwest Forest Annual Pass, and America the Beautiful Interagency Annual Pass are honored at all
Forest Service-operated recreation sites where a day use fee is required. For a complete list of recreation sites
where a day use fee is required, please visit http://go.usa.gov/2YXA or call your local ranger station.
Passes are available at all ranger district offices and the forest headquarters office in Wenatchee. The cost is
$30 for an annual pass and $5 for a day use pass. For information about the Northwest Forest Pass call 1-800270-7504 or to order it online go to www.naturenw.org .
 Wenatchee area: Northwest Forest passes are available at Arlberg Sports Inc., Hooked on Toys, BiMart, and Big 5.
 Chelan area: Passes are available at the Chelan Ranger District office.
 Entiat area: Passes are available at Cooper’s General Store in the Entiat Valley and at the Entiat Ranger
District office.
 Lake Wenatchee area: Passes are available at Midway Village Grocery, Parkside Grocery and Plain
Hardware.
 Leavenworth area: In Leavenworth passes are available at Der Sportsman, Icicle Quik Stop 76 gas
station, Sleeping Lady Mountain Retreat Gift Shop, and Pioneer Market in Cashmere.
 Cle Elum area: Northwest Forest Pass vendors include Cle Elum Ranger Station and
o Sportland Mini Mart Shell Station, 4402 Bullfrog Road, Cle Elum. Located 1 mile north of the
Ranger Station on Hwy 903. Their phone number is 509-649-2260.
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Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce Cle Elum Visitor Center, 312 W 1st, Cle Elum, 509-674-6880
o Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce, 609 N Main, Ellensburg, phone 509-925-2002.
o Mountain High Sports, 105 E 4th Street, Ellensburg, phone 509-925-4626.
o Bi-Mart, 608 East Mountain View, Ellensburg, phone 509-925-6973.
o Mac A Bee Gifts of the Southwest, 1401 Airport Road, Cle Elum, phone 509-674-7055.
o Stewart Lodge LLC, 805 W 1st St Cle Elum, phone 509-674-4548
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Methow Valley area: Passes are available at the Methow Valley Ranger Station office, 24 W.
Chewuch Road in Winthrop, and
o Winthrop Mountain Sports, 257 Riverside Avenue, Winthrop, phone 509 996-2886.
o Methow Cycle and Sports, 19210 Hwy 20, Winthrop, phone 509 996-3645.
o Valley Hardware/Do-It Center Hardware, 429 E. Methow Valley Hwy., Twisp, 509-997-3355.
o Mazama Country Inn, 15 Country Road, Mazama, phone 509-996-2681 (Day passes only).
o Goat Beard Mountain Supply, 50 Lost River Road in Mazama, 509-996-2515.
o Do It Center Valley Hardware, 309 Highway 20 South in Twisp, 509-997-8541.
o The Outdoorsman, 170 Riverside Ave., Winthrop, 509-996-2649, (Day passes only).
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Naches area: Northwest Forest passes can be purchased at the following locations.
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Naches Ranger District office, 10237 U. S. Hwy 12, Naches, phone 509-653-1401.
Slim’s Market, 9951 US Hwy 12, Naches.
Rimrock Grocery Store, 34090 U.S. Hwy 12, Naches, phone 509-672-2251.
Bi-Mart stores in Yakima, Sunnyside and in Ellensburg.
CHELAN RANGER DISTRICT
The office phone number is (509) 682-4900.
OFFICE HOURS: The Chelan Ranger District office is located at 428 West Woodin Avenue in Chelan
with office hours of 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday with a one hour closure for lunch
from 11:30 to 12:30. The Chelan Ranger District also serves as an information center for the Lake
Chelan National Recreation Area.
ECHO RIDGE: Windslinger, Morning Glory, Waterbar Heaven, and Outback trails are closed while all
other trails at Echo Ridge are open. You may encounter some damage from the recent fire but trails have
been assessed and hazards have been flagged.
LAKE LEVEL: The level of Lake Chelan is 1098.39 feet above sea level. For more information on the
lake level, please visit the Chelan County Public Utility District website at: http://www.chelanpud.org/lakechelan-lake-levels.cfm .
ROADS: Forest roads are being continually assessed and opening as conditions permit. It is not
permitted to move or drive around any traffic barricades on any Forest Service roadway, even if the road
appears drivable. There are still active fires in some areas and rehabilitation work in progress in areas of
recent fire suppression activity.
Four-wheel-drive and high vehicle clearance is always recommended for travel on those forest roads
that are open. Please carry chains and extra supplies for emergencies. Remember, there is limited turn
around space available on most forest roads. Always travel with plenty of fuel and check on road
conditions with district offices before heading out.
Road Name
Shady Pass
Purtteman Road
Cooper Mt. Road
Washington Creek Road
Antoine Creek
Grade Creek
Joe Creek
Slide Ridge
Road Number
5900
8010
8020
8021
8140
8200
8210
8410
Status
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Open to intersection with Oss Peak spur
Open
Closed
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CAMPING:
Drive-To Campground
Antilon Lake
Grouse Mountain
Handy Springs
Junior Point
Snowberry Bowl
Windy Camp
South Navarre
Status
Open Accessible. Primitive camp sites, no services and no campfires!
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Dock permits are required from May 1 through October 31. Dock permits are available at the Chelan
Ranger District office, Kelly’s Ace Hardware, Lake Chelan State Park, Reed’s Marine, Manson Parks and
Recreation, North Cascades Lodge at Stehekin, and at the forest headquarters office in Wenatchee.
Boat-In Campground
Corral Creek
Deer Point
Domke Falls
Flick Creek
Graham Harbor
Graham Harbor Creek
Lucerne
Manley Wham
Mitchell Creek
Moore Point
Prince Creek
Purple Point
Refrigerator Harbor
Safety Harbor
Weaver Point
Stehekin
Status
Open
Open
Closed
Open
Open
Open
Closed
Closed
Open
Open
Open
Open
Closed
Open
Open
Open
TRAILS:
Holden Village area non-wilderness trails
Holden Nature Trail #1253
Ten Mile Creek Trail #1241
Ten Mile Falls Trail #1270
Monkey Bear Falls Trail #1273
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Lucerne area non-wilderness trails
Domke Lake Trail #1280
Closed
Domke Mt. Lookout Trail #1280.1
Closed
Glacier Peak Wilderness trails
Agnes Gorge Trail #1281
Company Creek Trail #1243
Copper Basin Trail #1240.22
Devore Creek Trail #1244
Emerald Park Trail #1230
Hart / Lyman Lake Trail #1256
Holden Lake Trail #1251
Lower Railroad Creek Trail #1240
Upper Lyman Trail #1256.2
Spider Gap
Pacific Crest Trail #2000
South Fork Agnes Trail #1239
Suiattle/Cloudy Hiker Shortcut
Open, only accessible via Stehekin
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Open
Closed
Closed
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Lake Chelan-Sawtooth wilderness trails
Lower Fish Creek Trail #1248
Lakeshore Trail #1247.1702
North Fork Fish Creek Trail #1248.1
N. Fork Prince Creek Trail #1254
Open, only accessible via boat;
call Chelan Ranger District for details
Oval Pass Trail #1259.13
Prince Creek Trail #1255
Round Lake/Horton Butte Trail #
Summit Trail #1259
Surprise Lake Trail #1249
Sawtooth Backcountry Non-Wilderness Trails
Hoodoo Pass Trail #1259.31 (hiker & horse)
Prince Creek Trail #1255.2 (motor & mtn. bikes, horse, hiker)
Safety Harbor Trail #1261 (motor & mtn. bikes, horse, hiker)
Summer Blossom Trail #1258 (hiker only)
Summit Trail #1259.3 (motor & mtn. bikes, horse, hiker)
Uno Peak Trail #1260 (motor & mtn. bikes, horse, hiker)
Open, only accessible via
boat; call Chelan Ranger
District for details
25 Mile Creek & Stormy Mountain area trails
(Open to motorbikes, mountain bikes, horses and hikers)
Devil’s Backbone Trail #1248
Lone Peak Trail #1264
Pot Peak Trail #1266
North Fork 25 Mile Trail #1265
Stormy Mt. Trail #1233
Inaccessible due to road closures
Inaccessible due to road closures
Inaccessible due to road closures
Inaccessible due to road closures
Inaccessible due to road closures
North Shore area trails
Echo Ridge Trails #1290 - 1297
Windslinger, Morning Glory, Waterbar Heaven
and Outback trails are closed All other trails at
Echo Ridge are open.
CLE ELUM RANGER DISTRICT
The office phone number is (509) 852-1100.
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Friday 8 to 4:30 with a 45-minute closure for lunch
from 12:30 to 1:15. Permits are sold until 4 p.m.
SNOQUALMIE PASS VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER is now closed until December.
WOODCUTTING: See page 3 for current industrial fire precaution level information.
NON-MOTORIZED TRAILS: Trail maintenance continues. Many trails have been maintained.
TRAILS: Some parts of the Pacific Crest Trail are not passable to stock. Please check with the ranger
station for more information.
ROADS: When driving forest roads stay on the road; do not go around obstacles blocking the roadway.
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Road Name
Manastash
Road No.
3100
Taneum
3300
Gnat Flat
Peoh Point
3330
3350
Reecer Creek
French Cabin Cr
Fish Lake
Woods & Steele
Cooper Lake
Kachess
Box Canyon
Stampede Pass
Lost Lake
Jungle Creek
Red Top
Stafford Creek
Lion Gulch
Liberty Beehive
Iron Creek
Swauk Meadows
Cougar Gulch
NF Teanaway
Blue Creek
Jack Creek
3500
4308
4330
4510
4600
4900
4930
5400
5480
9701
9702
9703
9712
9712
9714
9716
9718
9737
9738
9738
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Status as of June 23, 2015
Open
The road is CLOSED for road work from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through
Thursday and 6 a.m. to noon Fridays through mid-October.
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
CAMPGROUNDS: Campgrounds are starting to close for the winter season. Cle Elum River, Red
Mountain, Salmon La Sac, Cayuse, Owhi and Lake Kachess campgrounds will remain open until
September 28.
*Wish Poosh boat launch and Lake Kachess boat launch are now closed due to low water levels.
*The water well at the Cle Elum River Campground is dry and no potable water is available. The
camping fee has been reduced to half price as a result.
Campground
Beverly
Cayuse
Cle Elum River
(no water available)
Icewater
Kachess
Mineral Springs
Owhi
Red Mountain
Salmon La Sac
Swauk
Taneum
Taneum Cabin
(by reservation only)
Teanaway
(by reservation only)
East Kachess
Wish Poosh
Single
Double
Group
Extra Vehicle
Day use
$8
$21
--$42
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--$8
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$18
$36
$115
$6
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$110
$8
$8
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$6
$6
$8
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$6
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Closed for the season
$21
$42
Closed for the season
$14
--$14
--$21
$42
Closed for the season
$18
$36
Closed for the season
$40
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Closed for the season
CLOSED for the 2015 season.
The boat launch is CLOSED due to low water level.
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CABIN RENTALS: The Cle Elum Ranger District offers one cabin for public rental. For more
information or to make reservations, contact National Recreation Reservation Service at 1-877-444-6777
or online at www.recreation.gov .
Teanaway Guard Station is located along North Fork Teanaway Road No. 9737 north of Cle Elum.
This small cabin offers a cozy spot for two people to enjoy the Teanaway Valley. The cabin has one bunk
bed set that offers two twin beds. A picnic table and fire ring is available outside.
ENTIAT RANGER DISTRICT
The office phone number is (509) 784-4700.
OFFICE HOURS: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
WOLVERINE FIRE: All trails and campgrounds on the Entiat Ranger District are currently closed due
to hazards associated with the ongoing Wolverine Fire. Please call the Entiat Ranger Stations for updated
information as weather and fire conditions change.
ROADS: Drive carefully and use good judgment as road conditions can change quickly. Four wheel
drive and high vehicle clearance are always recommended for travel on forest roads. If roads are muddy
and snowy and your vehicle is damaging the road surface, please turn around to prevent further road
damage. Remember, there is limited turn around space available on most forest roads. Please respect
current road closures.
Road Name
Entiat River Road
Mills Canyon Road
Forest Service Road
Forest Service Road
Forest Service Road
Forest Service Road
Forest Service Road
Preston Creek
Tommy Creek
North Fork Road
Tyee
Tillicum Creek
Forest Service
Road #
Entiat River Road
5200
5210
5212
5213
5210-215
5215
5501
5605
5606
5700
5800
Shady Pass Road
5900
Big Hill Road
112
Status
There is a road blockade at mile marker 25 due to the
Wolverine Fire.
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Closed temporarily due to Wolverine Fire.
Closed temporarily due to Wolverine Fire.
Closed temporarily due to Wolverine Fire.
Closed temporarily due to Wolverine Fire.
Open
Shady Pass Road is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine
Fire and the First Creek Fire.
Big Hill Road is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
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TRAILS: Trails on the Entiat Ranger District are temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
Trail Name
Trail #
45 Mile Sheep Drive
Angle Peak
Anthem Creek
Billy Creek
Billy Ridge
Blue Creek
Butte Creek
Cool Creek
Cougar Ridge
Cow Creek
Devils Backbone
Duncan Hill
Emerald Park
North Fork Entiat
Entiat River
Fern Lake
Four Mile
Garland Peak
Hi Yu
Hunters Trail
Ice Creek
Ice Lakes
Jimmy Creek
Klone Peak
Lake Creek
Larch Lakes
Lost Lake
Mad River Lower
Mad River Upper
Middle Tommy
Miners Ridge
Myrtle Lake
North Tommy
Pomas Creek
Pond Camp Tie
Pugh Ridge
Pyramid Mtn.
Pyramid Creek
Pyramid Viewpoint
Shetipo
Silver Falls National
Recreation Trail
Silver Falls Riverside
Interpretive Trail
South Tommy
Steliko Ridge
Tyee Ridge
Wilson Creek
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1435
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1413
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1403
1417
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1427
1443
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1421
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1425
1453
1409.2
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1433
1439
1441
1429
1442
1462
1423
1454
1415
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Current Trail Conditions
Maintained means downed logs have been removed from trail.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is closed due to hazardous trees and the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
Open but not maintained.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
The trail is temporarily closed due to the Wolverine Fire.
CAMPGROUNDS: All Campgrounds on the Entiat Ranger District are temporarily closed due
to the Wolverine Fire.
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DUNCAN FIRE AREA CLOSURE INFORMATION: The 2015 Duncan wildfire has created a
situation that has been identified as having serious known dangers. Following the 2015 wildfire, the area
was surveyed by a team of hydrologists/soil scientists and other resource specialists. They completed a
Burned Area Emergency Rehabilitation (BAER) Plan and based on this review, it was determined that a
serious geologic condition existed within the Duncan area that was aggravated by the wildfire.
The fire burned off a large portion of the vegetation and trees which traditionally absorbed large
amounts of water including snow melt and rain. The lack of vegetation and trees has greatly reduced the
absorption of water from the hillside and increased the amount of water, sediment, rocks, and dead
vegetation running down the hillside. This situation, combination with the type of soils in this area and
geological structure (alluvial fan), has created a serious condition which has significantly increased the
potential for landslides, mud flows and other natural events.
This area is also known for rapidly occurring weather events which could quickly cause a dangerous
situation, limiting the ability to notify and remove publics located in the area within a safe timeline.
Human life and safety would be at a "very high" risk if allowed into this area.
A closure order is has been approved based on these recommendations and can be viewed
at http://go.usa.gov/3kf2m . Although the BAER report says that up to 3-5 years may be required before
this area is reasonably safe, we really don’t know how long it will take for nature to correct the current
conditions. We do not want to keep this area closed if not warranted, but also want to ensure that public
access and use is reasonably safe prior to re-opening. Until specialists can confirm this is the case, we
feel closure is necessary to protect forest visitors.
We are working to find alternate ways into the Glacier Peak area. Once Shady Pass Road has
adequately dried out motorized access will be allowed. A gate was installed just past the Riverside
Recreation Residences on the Entiat River Road; this still allows access to Silver Falls Campground.
Other alternative routes into the Glacier Peak Wilderness include access via the Wenatchee River
area which is southwest of the Entiat River. The Chiwawa River has a couple of developed campsites
including Rock Creek Crossing (T29N, R16E, section 25), and Schaefer Creek (T28N, R17E, section
31). The Rock Creek Trail can be accessed by these two developed campsites and requires approximately
5-6 miles of travel north into the Glacier Peak Wilderness.
Another route that folks have used is the Shady Pass Road up to the ridgetop between Entiat and
Chelan Ranger Districts (north of the area closure). Trail No. 1433 ties in with this road and heads west
to trail No. 1440 which continues into Glacier Peak Wilderness.
Please stop by the Entiat District office or call to discuss possible routes with recreation and/or front
desk specialists.
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METHOW VALLEY RANGER DISTRICT
The office phone number is (509) 996-4003.
OFFICE HOURS: Open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
WEATHER: A local weather forecast is available at http://go.usa.gov/f4y .
BICYCLING/MOUNTAIN BIKING: Area trails open for mountain biking include Cooney Lake Trail
No. 434, Crater Creek Trail No. 416, Eagle Lakes Trail No. 431, Martin Creek Trail No. 429 in the Gold
Creek area, Twisp River Trail No. 440 in Twisp River, Buck Mountain Trails in the Buck Lake area,
Methow Community Trail near Mazama, and Pipestone Canyon.
Forest Service roads enjoyed by bicyclists include West Chewuch Roads No. 51 and No. 5160
which are paved to Andrews Creek Trailhead then gravel road surface to Thirtymile Trailhead. Eightmile
Creek Road No. 5130 and Twisp River Road No. 44 are graveled west to Twisp River Road No. 4440.
FALL COLORS: Huckleberry bushes are a beautiful red, vine maples are turning gold with orange and
red highlights, and Alpine Larch trees are beginning to turn to color at higher elevations. Hart’s Pass has
many chartreuse colored Alpine Larches with gold highlights and soon Cutthroat Pass, Maple Pass Loop,
Easy Pass, Copper Glance Lake, and Blue Lake areas will also be showing increasing fall colors.
NORTH CASCADES HIGHWAY 20 is open.
ROADS: District roads not listed below are open.
Road Name and Number
Squaw Creek Road 1004
McFarland Creek Road 1020-100
McFarland Creek Road 1020-200
Finley Mountain 1590-300
Finley Canyon 1590-370
Black Canyon 4010
Black Canyon 4010-050
Black Canyon 4010-100
Yockey Creek 4150-200
North Summit 42
Starvation Mountain 4235
Beaver Mountain 4235-100
West Fork Buttermilk 4300-550
West Fork Buttermilk 4300-560
South Fork Gold Creek 4330
North Fork Gold Creek 4340
Middle Fork Gold Creek 4340-100
Foggy Dew 4340-200
Crater Creek 4340-300
Long Creek 5200-500
Hart’s Pass 5400
Conditions
The road is closed at the forest boundary due to a fire nearby.
The road is closed at the forest boundary due to a fire nearby.
The road is closed at the forest boundary due to a fire nearby.
CLOSED to all public motorized travel from the intersection with FS
Road #4100-370 (T33, R23E, Sec. 29) to the intersection with FS Road
#41 (T32N, R23E, Sec. 2).
CLOSED to all public motorized travel from the intersection with FS
Road #4100-300(T33, R23E, Sec. 29) to terminus (T33N, R23E, Sec. 28).
CLOSED due to a nearby fire. Chelan Ridge Road #8020 is closed from
the junction with Road 8140 near Cooper Mountain and to the junction
with Road 8200 near Fox Peak.
CLOSED due to a nearby fire.
CLOSED due to a nearby fire.
Closed to all public motorized travel from the intersection with FS
Road No. 4150 (T32N, R23E, Sec. 6) to the intersection with the FS No.
4150-265 (T32N, R23E, Sec. 7).
CLOSED due to a fire nearby.
CLOSED due to a fire nearby.
CLOSED due to a fire nearby.
CLOSED – The bridge is condemned and unsafe. The road is damaged
near the bridge from a 2011 washout. The road is snow covered.
CLOSED – The bridge is condemned and unsafe. The access road is
damaged near the bridge from a 2011 washout.
CLOSED due to a fire nearby.
CLOSED due to a fire nearby.
CLOSED due to a fire nearby.
CLOSED due to a fire nearby.
Open
CLOSED – the road is washed out.
Open
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WOODCUTTING: Currently, the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) is level III for zones 684 and
678W. These Industrial Fire Precaution Levels will be changing to level II on September 18. Firewood
cutters using power saws must be turn off their saws at 1 p.m. during Industrial Fire Precaution Level II
followed by at least a one hour watch for fire starts.
Firewood cutters need to check the daily IFPL before going out to cut firewood. For current
Industrial Fire Precaution Levels call 1-800-527-3305 or go online to
https://fortress.wa.gov/dnr/ifpl/IFPL.aspx . Firewood cutters need to know what zone they will be working in.
The zones are identified on the Firewood Guide.
CAMPGROUNDS: Campfires are currently banned in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Most
Methow Valley Ranger District campgrounds are open. Campsites are available on a first come, first
serve basis only. Sites must be occupied and cannot be saved or reserved, even with advanced payment.
Any unoccupied sites without someone actually staying there must be available for the next camper. Only
two vehicles per campsite; pay the posted fee per night for first vehicle, and an additional $5 charge for
the second vehicle. Two tents, or one RV and one tent per site. Fees must be paid within 30 minutes after
arriving. Check-out time is noon.
Name
Location
Current Status
HIGHWAY 20 AREA CAMPGROUNDS
Early Winters
2,200 feet
Located on North Cascades National Scenic Highway 20, 16 miles northwest of Winthrop along Early
Winters Creek. Great views of Goat Wall. Town of Mazama nearby. Campsites on north and south sides
of Highway 20. Maximum length is 32 feet.
Open, potable water.
$8 per site.
Klipchuck
2,900 feet
Located one mile off North Cascades National Scenic Highway 20, 19 miles northwest of Winthrop.
Stream and good hiking opportunities nearby. Units combinable to accommodate groups. Rattlesnakes
occasionally seen in the area. Maximum length of campsite is 34 feet.
Open, potable water.
$12 per site
Lone Fir
3,600 feet
Located one mile off North Cascades National Scenic Highway 20, 27 miles northwest of Winthrop. Near
Cutthroat Lake trailhead. Timbered area. Short hiking trail from camp. Good overnight spot for bicyclists.
Next campground westbound located at Ross Lake. Some sites handle up to 36-foot long vehicles.
Open, potable water.
$12 per site
LOST RIVER - HART'S PASS AREA CAMPGROUNDS
Ballard
2,500 feet
On forest road 5400, 22 miles northwest of Winthrop. Access to Robinson Creek, W. Fork Methow and
Lost River/Monument Creek trails. Maximum length of site is 28 feet.
Open, no potable
water. $8 per site.
River Bend
2,600 feet
On forest road 5400, 23 miles northwest of Winthrop. Access to Robinson Creek, W. Fork Methow and
Lost River/Monument Creek trails. Maximum length of site is 28 feet.
Open, no potable
water. $8 per site.
Hart's Pass
6,200 feet
On forest road 5400, 34 miles northwest of Winthrop. Narrow, windy mountain road with steep side cliffs
in places. Yield to trucks. ROAD CLOSED TO ALL TRAILERS. Access to Pacific Crest Trail. Guard
station. Trailers not allowed on Hart's Pass Road No. 5400.
Open, no potable
water. $8 per site.
Meadows
6,200 feet
On forest road 5400, 33 miles northwest of Winthrop. Narrow, windy mountain road with steep side cliffs
in places. Yield to trucks. ROAD CLOSED TO ALL TRAILERS. Access to Pacific Crest National Scenic
Trail. Trailers not allowed on Hart's Pass Road No. 5400.
Open, no potable
water. $8 per site.
8 MILE AREA CAMPGROUNDS
Buck Lake
3,300 feet
On forest road 5130-100, 12 miles north of Winthrop. Small, quiet campground. Boat landing, adequate
for small crafts. Successful fishing early in the year. Lake stocked. Mountain biking opportunities.
Maximum length of site is 25 feet.
Open, no potable
water. $8 per site.
Flat
2,700 feet
On paved forest road 5130, 12 miles north of Winthrop. Easy access for trailers. Maximum length of site is Open, potable water
36 feet.
on. $8 per site.
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Nice Campground
2,900 feet
On paved forest road 5130, 13 miles north of Winthrop. Near a beaver pond. Small campground good for Open, no potable
small group camping. Maximum length of site is 36 feet.
water. $8 per site.
Ruffed Grouse
3,100 feet
On forest Road No. 5130, 17 miles north of Winthrop. Small campground good for small group camping.
Maximum length of site is 35 feet.
Open, potable water.
$8 per site.
Honeymoon
3,300 elevation
On forest Road No. 5130, 18 miles north of Winthrop. Small quaint camp located along Eightmile Creek
and Road No. 5130. Named after honeymoon spot of past forest ranger and wife. Maximum length of 22
feet.
Open, no potable
water. $8 per site.
CHEWUCH AREA CAMPGROUNDS
Falls Creek
2,100 elevation
On paved forest Road No. 51, 11 miles north of Winthrop along the Chewuch River and Falls Creek.
Open, potable water.
Swimming opportunities in summer. 1/4 mile hike to scenic falls on Falls Creek. Maximum length of site is $8 per site.
18 feet.
Chewuch
2,300 elevation
On paved forest Road No. 51, 15 miles north of Winthrop along the Chewuch River and Falls Creek.
Small, remote campground surrounded by ponderosa pine trees. Walking and bicycling opportunities.
Maximum length of some sites is 35 feet.
Open, potable water.
$12 per site.
Camp 4
2,400 elevation
On paved forest Road No. 51, 18 miles north of Winthrop along the Chewuch River and Falls Creek.
Hiking and driving opportunities nearby. Some sites maximum length of site is 16 feet. Trailers not
recommended.
Open, no potable
water. $8 per site.
TWISP RIVER AREA CAMPGROUNDS
War Creek
2,400 elevation
Turn west off Highway 20 onto paved Okanogan County road 9114 (Twisp River Road), that turns into
forest road 44 for 14.4 miles northwest of Twisp. Trailheads nearby. Small forested campground located
by the Twisp River. Enjoy hiking and bicycling. Rattlesnakes occasionally seen near the area. Maximum
length of site is 25 feet.
Open, potable water.
$8 per site.
Mystery
2,800 elevation
Turn west off Highway 20 onto paved Okanogan County Road No. 9114 (Twisp River Road), that turns
into forest Road No. 44 for 18 miles northwest of Twisp. Small quiet forested campground located by the
Twisp River. Enjoy hiking and bicycling. Maximum length of site is 30 feet.
Open, no potable
water. $8 per site.
Poplar Flat
2,900 elevation
Turn west off Highway 20 onto paved Okanogan County Road No. 9114 (Twisp River Road), that turns
into forest Road No. 44 for 21 miles northwest of Twisp. Community kitchen, access to Twisp River Trail,
with other trailheads nearby. Good group campground and picnic area for up to 12 people. Maximum
length of site is 30 feet.
Open, potable water.
$8 per site.
South Creek
3,100 feet
Turn west off Highway 20 onto paved Okanogan County Road No. 9114 (Twisp River Road), that turns
Open, no potable
into forest Road No. 44 for 22 miles northwest of Twisp. Located by the Twisp River. Access to trailheads water. $8 per site.
for day hikes. Enjoy bicycling and scenic drives. Maximum length of site is 30 feet.
Road's End
3,600 feet
Turn west off Highway 20 onto paved Okanogan County Road No. 9114 (Twisp River Road), that turns
into forest Road No. 44 for 22 miles northwest of Twisp. Quaint, quiet forested campground at the end of
Twisp River Road located by the Twisp River. Trailhead is nearby. Maximum length of site is 16 feet.
Open, no potable
water. $8 per site.
Black Pine Lake
4200 feet
Turn west off Highway 20 onto paved Okanogan County Road No. 9114 (Twisp River Road), travel 10
miles to Buttermilk Creek Road, cross the bridge across Twisp River, stay to the left and travel on forest
road 43 for 8 miles to the campground. 18 miles southwest of Twisp. Majestic landscape views. Boat
launch, fishing, two floating docks. Interpretive accessible trail. Picnic area for up to 12 people. Maximum
length of site is 30 feet.
Open, potable water
on. $12 per site.
Twisp River Horse
Camp
3,000 feet
Campground is intended for stock users Turn west off Highway 20 onto paved Okanogan County Road
Open, no potable
No. 9114 (Twisp River Road), that turns into forest Road No. 44. After War Creek Campground, cross the water. Northwest
Twisp River and continue on forest Road No. 4430 which turns into forest Road No. 4435, travel to the
Forest pass required.
end of the road, turn right into the campground for a total of 22.6 miles northwest of Twisp. Access to
nearby trails. Loading ramp, hitch rails and feed stations. Maximum length of site is 30 feet. This camp is
maintained by the Methow Valley Chapter of the Backcountry Horsemen of Washington.
LOUP LOUP AREA CAMPGROUNDS
JR
Closed due to a nearby fire.
Loup Loup
Closed due to a nearby fire.
GOLD CREEK AREA CAMPGROUNDS
Foggy Dew
Closed due to a nearby fire.
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TRAILS:
Trail Name and
Number
Andrews Creek 504
Bear Mountain 442
Beaver Lake 356
Blue Lake Trail 314
Blue Buck Trail 314
Current Status
Open. Down trees have been cut out of the trail. The beginning 12 miles of this trail
burned over in 2003. The trail through the old burn area has frequent windfalls. Although
this trail has been cleared this year, it frequently has new down logs across the trail, is
brushy and has small trail washouts. Andrews Creek Trail is passable by stock but is in
very rough condition. We recommend using Chewuch Trail #510 from the 30-Mile
Trailhead to access the Remmel Lake/Spanish Camp area.
The trail is closed due to a nearby fire.
The trail is closed due to a nearby fire.
The trail is open to Blue Lake.
This trail burned over in 2006. Trail has not been cleared of down trees.
The trail is open. Area closure is east of Forest Service Road #500 to Irongate trailhead,
then follows Boundary Trail #533 north on the Boundary Trail #533 to the junction with
Long Draw Trail #340, continuing north to Armstrong Mountain at the United
States/Canadian Border. Down trees have been removed from the trail between
Cathedral Pass and Spanish Camp to Bunker Hill. The Ashnola River foot-log is gone but
the river is easy to ford in the summer; it is knee deep in the deepest spot. The bridge at
Boundary Trail Irongate
Martina Creek, just west of Ashnola River, is broken and impassable to stock. There is a
to Pasayten River 533
re-route just below the bridge that stock can get through; it is a little steep on one side,
but its stock passable. An old mudslide in the area west of from Bunker Pass impassable
to stock. The trail is cleared of down trees from Ashnola River to 1 mile west of Pasayten
River, where the trail is blocked to stock by a large pile-up of 130 down trees. The area
west of Bunker Hill burned over in 2006. No bridge across Pasayten River so use the ford
¾ mile north of the old bridge site.
Open. No bridge across Pasayten River, use ford ¾ mile north of the old bridge site.
Boundary Trail
Down trees have not been removed from the trail, many down trees block stock to the
Pasayten River Trail 533
junction with trail No. 478. The trail over the Pasayten River and Frosty Pass at the
to PCT
junction with the Pacific Crest Trail has been cleared of down trees.
The trail is rarely maintained. Most of this trail burned over in 2014, Only 1.5 miles at the
Burch Mountain 538
north end of the trail did not burn in 2014 wildfire.
Open, the trail has not been cleared of down trees. Trail requires trail-finding skills for
Buckskin Ridge 498
area north of Silver Lake, and area south of Buckskin Lake.
Cady Pass 475
Open, the trail has not been cleared of down trees.
The trail has not been maintained for over 8 years. The trail is impassable to stock with
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many down trees on the trail, especially in the lower elevations, making trail very difficult
for hikers also.
Open to the waterfalls at 1.7 miles. The trail has not cleared of many down trees above
Cedar Creek Trail 476
Cedar Falls.
Only a short portion of the trail is open. The trail is no longer maintained. Closed due
Chancellor/Canyon
trail washouts that occurred in 2011. Closed to stock from Boulder Creek to Mill Creek.
Creek Trail
The trail is closed to hikers from Mill Creek to Cedar Crossing. The trail from Chancellor
754 CFR Trail Closures
to Sky Pilot Pass is not maintained, down trees block stock.
Open. The trail was cleared of down trees in mid-July and is currently a better route for
Chewuch 510
stock to use to reach Remmel Lake and Spanish Camp.
The trail has not been maintained since a 2003 wildfire, there are many, many down trees
Coleman Ridge 505
on the trail.
Cooney Lake 434
The trail is open to Angels Staircase.
Open. Down trees have not been cleared from the trail. Use caution crossing collapsed
old bridge with high water running over it. This trail is not recommended for stock as there
Copper Glance 519
is not an alternate route across creek.
Open. Down trees are cleared to the ford about a quarter mile past the junction with
Twisp Pass Trail #432. There is a 500-foot area of about 50 down trees across the trail at
Copper Pass 426
about 3 miles, then the remaining trail only has about 10 down trees on the trail. The trail
from Bridge Creek is no longer maintained.
Open
Crater Creek Trail 416
Crater Mountain 746
Open
Cutthroat Creek 400
Open
The trail burned over in a 2003 wildfire and has many down trees and some washout
Crystal Lake 517
areas. This trail has not been maintained for many years, and is impassable for stock and
challenging for hikers.
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Dean Creek Trail 456
Devils Ridge Trail 752
Diamond Jack 514
Drake Creek 502A
Driveway Butte Trail
481
Eagle Creek 410
Eagle Lakes 416
Early Winters Trail 522
East Creek 756
East Fork Buttermilk
420
East Fork Pasayten
451
Easy Pass 741
Falls Creek Trail 518
Falls Creek Falls Trail
Ferguson Lake 474A
Fire Creek 561
Foggy Dew Creek Trail
Section 1 417
Foggy Dew Creek Trail
Section 2
417A
Fred's Lake Trail 474
Goat Peak Trail 457
Hidden Lakes 477
Holman Creek 472A
Jackita Ridge 738
Larch Creek/Billy Goat
Pass 502
Lake Ann/Maple Pass
Loop Trail 740
Lake Creek Trail 500
Leecher Lookout Trail
Libby Creek 415
Lightning Creek 425
Lookout Mountain Trail
412
Lone Fir 535
Louis Lake 428
Maple Pass Loop 740
Martin Creek 429
Middle Fork Beaver Creek
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This trail has not been cleared of down trees or maintained for many, many years so it is 8/31/15
difficult for hikers and is impassable to stock.
Open. Down trees have been cleared from the trail. It is difficult for hikers to find water
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Down trees have not been cleared from the trail. There's about 45 down trees on the
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trail, okay for hikers but 4 to 5 big logs would block stock. No snow on the trail or around
Fox Lakes even at 8,000 feet.
Open. Down trees have been cleared from the trail with one 15-inch high lodge pole pine 8/31/15
still across the trail. It is difficult for stock to straddle but possible to get around with stock.
Additional trees have come down since the trail was cleared.
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Open. Down trees have been cleared from the trail.
Open. Down trees have been cleared from the trail.
Open. The trail has not been maintained.
The bridge is out and the trail is no longer maintained.
Open. Down trees have been cleared. New tread has been built through the old wash-out
areas.
Down trees have not been cleared for 4 years, has many down trees, trees growing in
trail, brushy and impassable to stock.
Open. Down trees have not cleared been from the trail; there are 7 trees down across the
trail in a one mile stretch. This trail enters North Cascades National Park at Easy Pass so
camping beyond Easy Pass requires a backcountry permit from North Cascades National
Park before your trip. Fisher Creek Trail on the North Cascades National Park is closed
east of Cosho Camp due to proximity of Thunder Creek Fire.
Open, however, the trail burned over in 2014 and has not been cleared of down trees
since the fire.
Short paved trail open to the waterfall.
Open. Down trees have been cleared from the trail.
The trail is no longer maintained since a 2003 wildfire, there are many down trees that
block stock use of the trail.
The trail is CLOSED due to a nearby fire.
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Open. Down trees have been cleared from the trail to Fred’s Lake.
Trail is open. Great views from the top. Look out is manned beginning June 30th.
Open. The trail was last cleared of down trees to Hidden Lakes in mid-August but it’s
been reported that there are about 20 new down trees on the trail.
Open. Down trees have not been cleared from the trail,
Open. Down trees have been cleared from the trail. Water is more difficult to find.
8/31/15
8/31/15
9/14/15
Open. Down trees have been cleared from the trail.
8/31/15
9/10/15
8/31/15
Open Down trees have been cleared from the trail, brushy in spots.
8/31/15
Open. The trail has many, many down trees, impassable to stock. Trail is very boggy just
before the lake. The trail burned over in a 2003 wildfire and is no longer maintained
beyond Black Lake. Snags frequently come down across the trail. The trail to Black Lake
is heavily used and most visitors do not travel beyond it. There is limited camping in the
Black Lake area. Down trees will be cleared to Black Lake next spring.
The one mile access road is closed to motorized traffic.
Open
The trail is CLOSED due to a nearby fire.
8/31/15
8/31/15
9/10/15
8/31/15
Open. Trail closed due to a nearby fire.
8/31/15
Open
Open. Down trees have been cleared from the trail, except for one existing log group with
established route around.
Open
Open. Down trees have been cleared from the trail.
7/21/15
The trail is CLOSED due to a nearby fire.
8/31/15
8/31/15
8/31/15
8/31/15
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Open. The trail is very brushy in spots. There are down trees on the trail but none that
hikers can’t get around or over pretty easily. The old bridge, at 4 miles, across Eureka
Monument Creek Trail
Creek is washed out. The trail north of the bridge site at Eureka Creek has not been
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maintained for 30 years. The non-maintained trail has many down trees and has areas
with trail washouts making it impassable to stock and very difficult for hikers to follow.
North Fork 20 Mile Trail Open. Much of this trail burned over in a 2006 wildfire. This trail is brushy and has some
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down trees and washout areas.
Open. Down trees are cleared, except for one log group with an established route around
North Creek 413
a 4-foot ponderosa pine steeply angled over the last turnpike/culvert just before the lake.
Passable to hikers but not to horses.
Oval Lakes 410A
Open. Down trees are cleared from trail.
Pacific Crest Trail
(Bridge Creek to
Open.
Stehekin) 2000
Pacific Crest Trail (Hwy Open. The trail is passable to hikers. The trail has many very large boulders blocking
20 to Harts Pass) 2000 stock and challenging for hikers from Granite Pass to Methow Pass.
Open. The trail is passable to hikers and stock. Down trees have not been removed from
Pacific Crest Trail
the trail but the trail is passable to stock.
(Hart’s Pass to Canada) Hikers from the PCT to Canada need a Canadian entry permit, stamped and signed by a
2000
Canadian Border Services Agent. Note there is currently no legal way to enter the US
from Canada on the PCT.
Pearrygin Peak 526
Open
Peepsight 525
This trail burned over in 2003. It is no longer maintained.
Rainy Lake Trail 310
Open.
Open. Down trees have not been cut out of trail beyond the wilderness boundary. This
Reynolds Creek 402
trail is no longer maintained.
Open. The trail has been cleared of down trees. There are two bridges out in the last half
mile before the junction with the Tatoosh Trail 485, making the trail impassable to pack
strings. A reroute is possible by crossing the Middle Fork Pasayten River (at about 1 mile
Robinson Pass 478
before that junction) then continuing north on Buckskin Ridge Trail No. 498. The last
quarter mile of the north end of the Trail No. 478 has been covered by a slide making it
impassable to stock and blocking access to the Tatoosh Buttes Trail No. 485.
Open. This trail, near the Pacific Crest Trail, has not been cleared of down trees this year
Rock Creek 473
and is impassable for stock.
Scatter Creek 427
Open. Down trees have been cleared.
Slate Creek 414
Open. Down trees are cleared to the wilderness boundary.
Open. The trail has not been cleared of down trees. This trail enters North Cascades
South Creek Trail 401
National Park at South Pass so camping beyond South Pass requires a backcountry
permit from North Cascades National Park before your trip.
Stub Creek/Deception
The trail beyond 2 miles from Hidden Lakes has not been maintained for many, many,
Pass 458
many years.
Sunrise Lake 417.2
The trail is CLOSED due to a nearby fire.
Open. The trail has been cleared of down trees The east end of the trail, near Hidden
Tatoosh Buttes 485
Lakes, has new down trees since it was cleared.
Tungsten 534
Open. The trail has been cleared of down trees. This trail is cleared.
Open. The trail has been cleared of down trees. This trail enters North Cascades National
Twisp Pass Trail 432
Park at Twisp Pass so camping beyond Twisp Pass requires a backcountry permit from
North Cascades National Park before your trip.
Twisp River Trail 440
Open. Down trees have been cleared from the trail.
Open. The trail has been cleared of down trees making easy stock passage. This trail
War Creek 408
enters North Cascades National Park at War Pass so camping beyond War Pass requires
a backcountry permit from North Cascades National Park before your trip.
Washington Pass Overlook The trail is open. This short trail does NOT require a Northwest Forest Pass.
West Fork Buttermilk 411
Open. The trail has been cleared of down trees but is very boggy in some places.
Open. This trail was cleared of down trees to 1.3 miles then the trail is impassable for
stock and very difficult for hikers in the area badly damaged by avalanche debris
West Fork Methow Trail in 2013/2014, at 1.7 miles. The trail is currently waiting for repairs as the damaged
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portion of the trail needs major overhaul or relocation. The remaining trail has many
scattered down trees throughout the old 2003 burn area (avoid this trail during windy
weather). The trail has brushy areas, watch for rattlesnakes, ticks, and moose.
Open. The trail has not been cleared of down trees.
West Fork Pasayten 472
Open. The trail has been cleared of down trees.
Whistler Cutoff 575
Williams Creek 407
Open. The trail has been cleared of down trees.
Open. The trail is open to Gardener Meadows, trail is cleared of down trees and passable
Wolf Creek Trail 527
to stock.
8/31/15
8/31/15
8/31/15
8/31/15
9/10/15
9/10/15
9/10/15
7/21/15
7/21/15
8/31/15
8/31/15
9/14/15
9/14/15
8/31/15
8/31/15
8/31/15
8/31/15
9/10/15
9/14/15
8/31/15
8/31/15
8/31/15
9/14/15
9/10/15
9/10/15
8/31/15
8/31/15
8/31/15
8/31/15
8/31/15
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NACHES RANGER DISTRICT
The office phone number is (509) 653-1401.
OFFICE HOURS: The Naches Ranger Station foyer is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week with
handouts and forest information available to the public during non-office hours. Office hours are
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office is closed daily for lunch from 12:00 to 12:30. No
permit sales after 4 p.m.
MEEKS TABLE FIRE: This 1,024-acre fire is burning on the Naches Ranger District approximately 30
miles west of Yakima off of State Route 410 in the Meeks Table area.
The Naches Ranger District has closed public access to Forest Road systems No. 1600 and No. 1500
from the eastern forest boundary to Bethel Ridge due to the fire, which is burning in the area between
these two road systems and is a threat to public safety, and in order to provide firefighters safe access and
departure from the fire. The closure includes the Rattlesnake area, the area to the west of Devil’s Table
and east of Meek’s Table, and the Clover Springs area south of Forest Road No. 1600.
FIRE DANGER: The fire danger is high and campfire restrictions are in effect. No campfires are
allowed on the Naches Ranger District except in the William O’Douglas, Norse Peak and Goat Rocks
Wilderness areas. Only liquid pressurized gas devices are allowed in areas where campfire restrictions
are in effect.
MOTORIZED TRAILS: All motorized trails on the Naches Ranger District are open and cleared.
WOODCUTTING: See page 3 for current industrial fire precaution level information.
TRAVEL ESSENTIALS: Always be prepared for any kind of weather and/or road conditions. Bring
extra clothes, food and water, map, compass and/or GPS, matches, fire starter, pocketknife, first aid kit,
sunglasses, flashlight and extra batteries. Please have extra blankets, a shovel, flares, tire chains, basic
tools and have toilet paper in your vehicle.
BOULDER CAVE DAY USE SITE IS OPEN: The day use site and trail are open Monday through
Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. There is a Daily Fee of $5 per vehicle that can be paid at the day site
or display your Northwest Forest Annual Pass, Northwest Forest Day Pass, Interagency Annual Pass,
Interagency Military Pass, Interagency Senior Pass or Interagency Access Pass by hanging it on your
vehicle’s rearview mirror.
Vendors for Northwest Forest Passes include Slim’s Market in Naches and Bi Mart Stores on 5th
Avenue or 40th Avenue in Yakima. The Interagency Passes are sold at National Forest District offices
during office hours only. The tentative closing date for Boulder Cave is September 30.
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CAMPGROUNDS: All campgrounds on the Naches Ranger District are open. Kaner Flat
Campground has both first come, first served camping sites and reservation sites. Reservations can be
made through the National Recreation Reservation Service by calling their toll free number 877-444-6777
or by going online to their web site at www.recreation.gov .
GROUP RESERVATION SITES: Reservations for group camp sites need to be made through the
National Recreation Reservation Service by calling their toll free number 877-444-6777 or by going
online to their web site at www.recreation.gov . American Ridge Lodge and American River Guard
Station group reservation sites are open year-round; the other group sites have reopened for the summer.
Area
Group Reservation Sites
Chinook Pass
State Route 410
White Pass
U.S. Highway 12
American Ridge Lodge - Open
American River Guard Station - Open
Indian Flat - Open
Kaner Flat - Open
Pine Needle - Open
Salmon Cove - Open
Clear Lake (North) - Open
South Fork - Open
Daily Fee
$100
$ 50
$100
$ 60
$ 50
$ 50
$ 60
$ 60
Registration
Fee
$10
$10
$10
$10
$10
$10
$10
$10
ROADS: Expect roads to be mostly dry and dusty, drive accordingly.
FLOOD DAMAGED ROADS THAT REMAIN CLOSED:
Road Name and
Number
Flood Damaged Roads that are CLOSED
Wildcat Road
No. 1306
Closed to all motorized traffic because of a 30 foot slump in the road and a large culvert that is
eroded and damaged.
Indian Creek Road
No. 1308
Closed due to flood waters and large debris that washed out and blocked the last portion of
the road to the trailhead.
Closed to all motorized traffic for 5.1 miles from the junction of Forest Road No. 1500/1501
Little Rattlesnake Road
(T15N, R15E, Sec. 10) to the junction of Forest Road No. 1501 and Forest Road No. 1503
No. 1501
(T15N, R14E, Sec. 24).
Gold Creek Road
No. 1703
Road has been decommissioned from Milepost 2.0 to 2.1. Areas below the decommissioned
area can be accessed via Forest Road 1703. Areas above the decommissioned area can be
accessed via Forest Road No. 1705. The road is open to trail users and snowmobiles.
TRAILS: Before leaving home, always leave a detailed written trip itinerary with a responsible family
member or friend.
To check current conditions at White Pass or any of the other state mountain passes go to
http://www.Wsdot.com/traffic/passes . Washington Trails Association web site (www.wta.org) is also
an excellent site for obtaining updates on current trail conditions.
WILDERNESS TRAILS:

Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) No. 2000, going north from Chinook Pass to Sheep Lake, is mostly cleared but
there is one windfall tree that remains across the trail that is difficult for stock. The Pacific Crest Trail, going
south from Chinook Pass to Dewey Lake, is cleared but has a couple of muddy spots.

There are 10 windfall trees across Ravens Roost Trail No. 951.

Crow Lake Way Trail No. 953 is closed until further notice due to flood damage. A large portion of the trail
washed away in floodwaters in April.
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Wilderness Trail Name
Dewey Lake
Ravens Roost
Cougar Valley
Crow Lake Way -- NWFP
Cougar Lake
Mesatchee Creek -- NWFP
Swamp Lake -- NWFP
Richmond Mine
Twin Sisters -- NWFP
Pleasant Valley Loop
Sand Ridge -- NWFP
Indian Creek -- NWFP
Wildcat
North Fork Tieton -- NWFP
Shoe Lake
South Fork Tieton
(Surprise Lake Loop)
Bear Creek Mtn.
(Section 3 Lake)
Round Mountain
Trail No.
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Current Conditions
* = Wilderness Permit Required
NWFP = Northwest Forest Pass Required
Several trees across the trail, some trees are too big to step over. Large
968
hole in the trail with a stick in it. Be careful the bees are out. Trail
information from the general public. 8/12/15.
951
The trail is cleared and passable. No water. 8/7/15
951-A
The trail is cleared to the PCT; a few mosquitoes. 8/8/15
CLOSED until further notice going up trail due to flood damage from
State Route 410. A large portion of the trail washed away in floodwaters
953
in April. The trail is cleared of trees from Raven’s Roost to Sheepherder
Lake. 8/6/15
Open and cleared. Bees are out. The bridge between Little Cougar and
958-A
Big Cougar is unsafe for stock travel. 8/28/15
There are 25 trees down across the trail ranging from the trailhead to
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American River. There are seven trees down between American River
and Dewey Lake. 8/6/15
970
Open and cleared. Water source at lakes. Bees are out. 8/28/15
The trail is cleared from Richmond Lake south to the next ridge-saddle
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towards Dog Creek. 8/6/15
The trailhead to the Trail No. 1104 junction is cleared except for one
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step-over tree at the beginning of the trail; bees are out. 8/3/15
CLOSED from Crow Lake Way Trailhead to Union Creek due to a
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washout. Rest of trail is cleared. 08/06/15
The trail has been cleared from U.S. Highway 12 trailhead to the junction
1104
with Trail No. 1109. The trail is very dusty, no mosquitoes or flies but the
Yellow Jackets are aggressive. 8/14/15.
FS Road No. 1308 is CLOSED, it is damaged 1.5 miles from the
1105
trailhead.
FS Road No. 1306 is CLOSED, it is damaged 2.0 miles from U.S.
1113
Highway 12.
FS Road No. 1207 is CLOSED 2.5 miles from the trailhead (the bridge is
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damaged). The trail is cleared and in good condition. 8/6/15
The trail is cleared. There is water at Hidden Springs and at the lake.
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8/6/15
The trail is cleared from the trailhead to the lake but the rest of the trail is
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not cleared. 8/6/15
The road is rough, especially the last mile to the trailhead, high
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clearance vehicles are recommended. There are two small step-over
trees, and the trail is steep and rocky the last quarter mile; no water. 8/6
1144
The trail is cleared and passable; no water, hot and dusty. 8/6/15
*North – The trail is open. Going north from Chinook Pass to Sheep
Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)
(Chinook Pass area) -- NWFP
2000
Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)
(White Pass area) -- NWFP
2000
Lake the trail is mostly cleared but there is one windfall tree that remains
across the trail that is difficult for stock.
*South – The trail is open. Going south from Chinook Pass to Dewey
Lake the trail is cleared with a couple of muddy spots.
*Naches Peak Loop is open
*North - Trail is Open
*South - Trail is Open
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TONASKET RANGER DISTRICT
The office phone number is (509) 486-2186.
OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a 30-minute closure for lunch from
12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Due to the office remodel, the free information normally available in cabinets
outside the main entrance will be not available. This is just temporary. The office is in the process of a
security remodel and the west side of the building will be the temporary public entrance. Signs will be
posted to help with this transition.
CAMPGROUNDS: Most campgrounds in the Tonasket Ranger District are open except Lyman Lake
Campground and Crawfish Campground which are closed due to the North Star Fire. In the Conconully
area, Sugarloaf Campground is closed till further notice due to the Okanogan Complex Fire. Building,
maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or briquette fire is prohibited across the OkanoganWenatchee National Forest including all campgrounds. Campfires are allowed in designated wilderness
areas.
The group site at Lost Lake Campground is available by reservation only. This site is generally
booked far in advance. Please make your reservations early. Go online at www.recreation.gov or call
877-444-6777 to reserve the Lost Lake group campsite. All other campsites on the Tonasket District are
on a first-come, first-serve basis with no reservation needed.
FIRE UPDATE: The National Forest area closure associated with the Newby Lake Fire has been lifted
and replaced with a trail closure. Long Draw Trail No. 340 is closed and a temporary re-route is
available for Pacific Northwest Trail hikers.
Two more closure areas have been added from the North Star Fire and the Okanogan Complex
Fires. Road closures, trail closures, and campgrounds will be affected; go to the forest interactive closure
map at http://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/alerts-notices/?aid=30418 for location of closures. Please
call 509-486-2186 for further detailed information or please visit our website
http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/okawen/home .
ROADS: Use caution when traveling on forest roads. Be sure to look at the free Okanogan National
Forest Travel Plan Map for more information (available at national forest offices or online at
http://go.usa.gov/64Kk ). Currently, Lyman Lake County Road No. 3785 is open to local traffic only. For
current road conditions please call the Tonasket Ranger District office at 509-486-2186 or visit Washington
State Department of Transportation’s website. www.wsdot.wa.gov
WOODCUTTING: See page 3 for current industrial fire precaution level information.
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Road Number and Name
3200 Bonaparte lake to Beaver Lake
3200-50 Strawberry Mountain
3230 Henderson Creek/Mill Creek
3235 Phoebe Mountain (Burge Mt.)
Box Canyon 33
3300 Meyers Creek and 3300-100 Spur
Mountain Road to Lost Lake
34 Four Corners to Chesaw
30 Aeneas/Crawfish
3000-200 Aeneas Valley to Tunk Mtn.
3000-285
3000-290
30015-100 Dugout Mountain Road
3120 Tratnik Road
3125 Gardner Creek Road
3575-120 Cow Camp Road
37 Middle Salmon-Boulder Creek to
3700 West Fork
3800 North Fork Salmon Creek
3800-025 Ray Road/Muckamuck
3820 Lone Frank Pass
39 Toats Coulee to Long Swamp
3900-100 14 Mile
3900-500 Iron Gate
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Condition
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Closed to public access; an area closure is in effect due to the North Star Fire
Closed to public access; an area closure is in effect due to the North Star Fire
Closed to public access; an area closure is in effect due to the North Star Fire
Closed to public access; an area closure is in effect due to the North Star Fire
The road is impassable to vehicles. It washed out again in the same spot as
last year. It also lies within the fire area closure.
Closed to public access; an area closure is in effect due to the North Star Fire
Closed to public access; an area closure is in effect due to the North Star Fire
Four-wheel drive or high clearance vehicles recommend.
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Rough road surface
WOODCUTTING PERMITS: Due to ongoing remodeling work occurring at the Tonasket Ranger
District office, woodcutting permits are only available for purchase in Tonasket at the Junction
store. Firewood permits may also be purchased at Conconully General Store and Riverside Grocery.
These permits may only be used for woodcutting on the Tonasket Ranger District and Methow Valley
Ranger District. Woodcutting permits are non-refundable. Please review the free Okanogan National
Forest Travel Plan Map for the areas open for use.
TRAILS: A portion of the Pacific Northwest Trail is closed due to the Newby Lake Fire. Trail No. 340,
in the extreme northeast corner of the Pasayten Wilderness, is closed until further notice. Bannon
Trailhead is closed until further notice as well. Please call 509-486-2186 for further information.
Recommended Trails in the Five Lakes Area
Trail
Access Area
Pipsissewa Trail No. 383
Bonaparte Lake Trails
Southside Trail No. 308
Bonaparte Lake Trails
Virginia Lilly Trail No. 322
Bonaparte Lake Trails
4th of July Ridge Trail No. 307
Havillah Road Trails
Cabin Trail No. 303
Havillah Road Trails
Antoine Trail No. 304
Havillah Road Trails
Big Tree Trail No. 311
Lost Lake Trails
Strawberry Mountain No. 309
Lost Lake Trails
Beth Lake Trail No. 316
Beaver and Beth Lake
Hiking Trails in the Conconully Area
Tiffany Lake Trail No. 373
Salmon Meadows
Clark Ridge Trail No. 363
Salmon Meadows
Angel Pass Trail No. 344
Salmon Meadows Campground
Freezeout Ridge No. 345
FS Road # 39
Golden Stairway No. 354
FS Road #3700-420
Trail Length
2 miles
3 miles
4 miles
7.3 miles
2.5 miles
4.2 miles
2.7 miles
1.7 miles
1.9 miles
8.5 miles
4.5 miles
1.5 miles
3.7 miles
6.2 miles
Go to the forest website at http://go.usa.gov/8fKA for a complete list of trails and directions.
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WENATCHEE RIVER RANGER DISTRICT
The office phone number is (509) 548-2550.
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
SECURITY MEASURES REQUIRE CLOSURE OF COMPOUND GATE: Starting on October 1,
vehicles and pedestrians will no longer be able to access Birch Street by traveling through the
Leavenworth Ranger Station compound.
WEATHER: Go to www.NOAA.gov for current weather conditions; use zip code 98826 for weather
conditions in the Leavenworth area. Remember, weather conditions can change rapidly. Be prepared for cold
and possibly snowy weather conditions! Local weather forecasts are available from the National Weather
Service at http://go.usa.gov/3Bj4j .
WOODCUTTING: See page 3 for current industrial fire precaution level information.
LOGGING is OCCURRING: The Shaser Creek ATV route, located on Road No. 7322 in the Blewett Pass
area, is closed to all public use due to logging activity.
ROADS: There has been a partial opening of the forest closure area north of State Highway 2—from the
top of Stevens Pass to Wenatchee. The Chiwawa drainage to the Entiat boundary line remains closed.
CAMPGROUNDS: Please check www.fs.usda.gov/okawen for current updates.
Area
Campground Name
Eightmile
Bridge Creek
Lower Johnny Creek
Upper Johnny Creek
Icicle Creek
Ida Creek
Chatter Creek
Rock Island
Black Pine
Highway 2
Lake
Wenatchee
Little
Wenatchee
River
Fees
$20 per night 1st vehicle
$10 extra vehicle
$17 per night 1st vehicle
$10 extra vehicle
$20 per night 1st vehicle
$12 extra vehicle
$17 per night 1st vehicle
$10 extra vehicle
$17 per night 1st vehicle
$10 extra vehicle
$16 per night 1st vehicle
$ 9 extra vehicle
$16 per night 1st vehicle
$ 9 extra vehicle
$15 per night 1st vehicle
$ 8 extra vehicle
Status
OPEN with fees & services
(27 sites are reservable* and 18 are first come, first serve)
OPEN with fees & services
OPEN with fees & services
OPEN with fees & services
OPEN with fees & services
OPEN with fees & services
OPEN with fees & services
OPEN with fees & services
CLOSED indefinitely due to fire and flood
hazard potential. No camping is permitted.
Tumwater
Nason Creek
$21 per night 1st vehicle
$12 extra vehicle
OPEN
Glacier View
$16 per night 1st vehicle
$ 9 extra vehicle
OPEN
CLOSED due to hazardous trees in the area.
No camping is permitted.
Soda Springs
Rainy Creek
Lake Creek
No fee
No fee
OPEN
OPEN
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Area
White River
Chiwawa River
Campground Name
Napeequa
Grasshopper Meadows
White River Falls
Goose Creek
Meadow Creek
Grouse Creek Group Camp
Finner Creek
Riverbend
Rock Creek
Chiwawa Horse Camp
Schaefer Creek
Atkinson Flats
19 Mile
Alpine Meadows
Phelps Creek
Phelps Creek Equestrian
Fees
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Status
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
CLOSED due to the Wolverine Fire
CLOSED due to the Wolverine Fire
CLOSED due to the Wolverine Fire
CLOSED due to the Wolverine Fire
CLOSED due to the Wolverine Fire
CLOSED due to the Wolverine Fire
CLOSED due to the Wolverine Fire
CLOSED due to the Wolverine Fire
CLOSED due to the Wolverine Fire
CLOSED due to the Wolverine Fire
CLOSED due to the Wolverine Fire
CLOSED due to the Wolverine Fire
CLOSED due to the Wolverine Fire
* CAMPGROUND RESERVATION SITES: To reserve one of the large group sites at Eightmile,
Bridge Creek, Tumwater, and Grouse Creek Campgrounds, or campsites at Eightmile Campground, please
call the National Reservation line at 1-877-444-6777 via the Internet at www.recreation.gov .
Reservations may be made up to one year in advance but cannot be made less than seven days from the
stay date.
E-PASSES NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE: Northwest Forest passes can be purchased online. A day
pass is $5 and an annual pass is $30. Go to http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/okawen/passespermits/recreation to purchase these permits.
TRAILS: Forest visitors will encounter snow on higher elevation forest trails. Please refer to
www.NWHikers.net , www.WTA.org and www.Cascadeclimbers.com for postings and conditions from
fellow hikers.
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Rock Mountain Trailhead is CLOSED
Ingalls Creek Trail No. 1215 is open; be aware of hazards from snags and rolling rocks
Fourth Creek Trail No. 1218 is in good shape
Sand Creek Trail is open
Falls Creek Trail from the top, about a half mile down, the trail is gone for approximately a half mile due to
avalanche debris
Mission Creek Trail No. 1201 is open to Devils Gulch
Irving Pass Trailhead is CLOSED
Little Wenatchee Trail is open
Nason Ridge Trail is CLOSED
Heather Lake Trailhead is open
Top Lake Trailhead is open
Lake Minotaur Trailhead is open
Chiwaukum Trailhead is CLOSED
Fourth of July Trailhead is open
Hatchery Creek Trail No. 1557 is CLOSED to public entry due to public safety concerns resulting from the
2014 Chiwaukum Fire
Phelps Creek Trail No.1511 is CLOSED
Schaefer Lake Trail is CLOSED
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ENCHANTMENT PERMITS: Overnight Wilderness permits are required from June 15 to October 15
for the Enchantment Area of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. For more information please contact
www.Recreation.gov or call Wenatchee River Ranger Station at 509-548-2550.
A daily lottery drawing occurs on the front porch of the Forest Service office in Leavenworth
promptly at 7:45 a.m. Monday – Saturday, through October 15. We recommend people arrive at the
ranger station around 7:30 a.m. for the daily lottery. Good Luck to all!
Location
Eightmile Lake Trail
Stuart Lake Trail #1599
Colchuck Lake Trail #1599A
Aasgard Pass
Snow Lakes Trail #1553
AREA CONDITIONS
Trail Status
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
Snow free
Date
Sept 1
Sept 1
Sept 1
Sept 1
Sept 1
Sept 1
RECREATION PASSES: Passes are required at the following trailheads on the Wenatchee River Ranger
District. This list includes only the trailhead names and does not show each individual trail.
Basalt Ridge
Hidden Lake *
Red Hill *
Buck Creek (Trinity)
Ingalls Creek *
Rock Creek
Blackpine
Icicle Creek
Round Mountain
Chiwaukum Creek
Icicle Gorge *
Snow Lakes *
Devil’s Gulch (Lower) *
Jack/Trout
Stuart Lake *
Dirtyface
Little Wenatchee *
Twin Lakes
Eightmile*
Lower Chiwawa
White River
Estes Butte
Nason Ridge
Day passes can also be purchased during the summer months from fee tubes at the trailheads noted with
* above.
Recreation day use passes cost $5 per vehicle per day or $30 for an annual Northwest Forest Pass.
Passes are available locally at the ranger district office, Leavenworth 76 gas stations (both Highway 2 and
Icicle Junction), Der Sportsman, Sleeping Lady Gift Shop, Pioneer Market in Cashmere, Midway Village,
Parkside Grocery, and Plain Hardware in the Lake Wenatchee area. Interagency Passes are also honored
at trailheads and are available for purchase at the ranger district office.