Alerts & Notices
Conditions
Remember, conditions can change rapidly, especially in backcountry areas. Always check weather reports before your trip, pack the ten essentials and be prepared for all kinds of weather. Bring plenty of water and pack out all trash. Review our safety tips.
Forest Roads Contact your local ranger office to inquire about a specific route. Wildlife gates are closed from October 1 until May 1. Forest roads are prone to flooding and washouts. Never attempt to cross road washouts as you could easily get trapped. Travel with your lights on, obey speed limits, and watch for pedestrians and other vehicles.
Washington Roads (wsdot.wa.gov): Washington traffic cameras; Olympic Peninsula Washington roads map
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Things to Know: Information to help you plan ahead such as passes, maps, regulations, & safety. |
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View fire information & restrictions. Report a Fire: Dial 911 |
Alerts
- Olympic National Forest Enters Campfire Phase 1 Restrictions
Date(s): Aug 10, 2022
- Flood Damage & Road Closure Updates
Date(s): Dec 8, 2021
- Temp Road Closure on FS Road 2480
Date(s): Jul 8, 2022
- Sustainable Trails Feedback Form now Available
Date(s): Jun 3, 2022
- Herbicide applications to occur on Olympic National Forest
Date(s): Apr 22, 2022
- Alcohol Ban along Lake Cushman Corridor (FS-24) remains in effect
Area(s): Lake Cushman Area, Bear Gulch Day Use Area, Copper Creek Trail #876, Copper Creek Trailhead, Dry Creek East Trailhead, Dry Creek Trail #872, Mt. Rose Trail #814, Mt. Rose Trailhead
Date(s): May 14, 2021
- Forest Road 2421 Remains Inaccessible
Date(s): Mar 9, 2021
Alerts & Warnings
- Olympic National Forest Enters Campfire Phase 1 Restrictions
- Flood Damage & Road Closure Updates
- Temp Road Closure on FS Road 2480
- Sustainable Trails Feedback Form now Available
- Herbicide applications to occur on Olympic National Forest
- Alcohol Ban along Lake Cushman Corridor (FS-24) remains in effect