Lake Creek Trailhead
Provides access to: Lake Creek Trail #500 within Pasayten Wilderness.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Current conditions information |
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Area Amenities: | Interpretive Site, Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets, Parking |
Fees: | A recreation pass is required. . ($5/vehicle/day Northwest Forest Pass can be purchased from a self-pay station provided at the trailhead). |
Permit Info: | Free, self issue Wilderness permits are required for the Pasayten Wilderness. They are available at trailheads, headquarters, and the district office. |
Open Season: | June |
Usage: | Light |
Best Season: | June-September |
Busiest Season: | June-September |
Restrictions: | Certified weed free hay is required on National forestlands (processed grains are okay). Wilderness regulations apply |
Closest Towns: | Winthrop, WA |
Water: | No |
Restroom: | Pit Toilet (1) |
Passes: | A Recreation Pass is required. ($5/vehicle/day Northwest Forest Pass can be purchased from a self-pay station provided at the trailhead). |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | Methow Valley Ranger District |
General Information
Directions: From Winthrop take Okanogan County Road 1213 (West Chewuch Road) north about 6 miles to where it joins with Forest Service Road 51. Continue north. Just after the Lake Creek bridge, turn left on Forest Service Road 51-100 and drive 2 miles to the Lake Creek Trailhead.Activities
Lake and Pond Fishing
Lake fishing at Black Lake.
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Amenities
Interpretive Site: | information bulletin board |
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Picnic tables: | day use picnic tables |
Fee charged for some activities: | self-pay stations available for required recreation pass |
Parking: | Good parking site. |
Toilets: | Vault toilet |