Williams Creek Trailhead

Trailhead gives access to Williams Lake Trail #407 in Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Check for current conditions online at www.fs.usda.gov/okawen/conditions
Area Amenities:	Interpretive Site, Picnic tables, Toilets, Parking
Fees:	A recreation pass is required (A $5/vehicle/day Northwest Forest Pass can be purchased from a self-pay station provided at nearby Twisp River Horse Camp trailhead).
Open Season:	July
Usage:	Light
Best Season:	August
Busiest Season:	August
Restrictions:	Wilderness regulations apply. Certified weed-free hay required on national forest lands (processed grain okay).
Closest Towns:	Twisp, WA
Water:	No
Restroom:	Vault Toilet (1)
Passes:	A recreation pass is required (A $5/vehicle/day Northwest Forest Pass can be purchased from a self-pay station provided at nearby Twisp River Horse Camp trailhead).
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Methow Valley Ranger District

General Information

Directions:

From Twisp travel west on paved Twisp River Road (county road 9114) for 12 miles, until it becomes paved Forest Service Road 44. Drive 2.5 miles, turn left and cross War Creek Bridge, after crossing bridge turn right onto Forest Service Road 4430 and drive for 3.5 miles, and turn left unto Williams Trailhead Road.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Lake and Pond Fishing

Lake fishing at Williams Lake.

Day Hiking

Backpacking

Horse Riding

Limited grazing. There are areas along the lake shore closed for revegetation. Please tie the stock 200 feet or further from the lake shore and let these areas recover.