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Welcome to the Colville National Forest
These million acres in the northeast corner of Washington roll like the high seas. Three waves of mountains run from north to south, separated by troughs of valleys.
The Colville National Forest disproves the widely held notion that Washington state lies flat east of the Cascade Mountains. Today's 1.5 million acre forest was first shaped over 10,000 years ago by Ice Age glaciers that carved three major valleys of today's Columbia, San Poil-Curlew, and Pend Oreille River flowing north into Canada before entering the Columbia River. . Read full article.
Colville National Forest Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Top Things People Want to Know
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Camping
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Hiking
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Maps & Publications
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Recreation Passes
Wildfire Crisis Strategy
The Forest Service's goal in launching the Wildfire Crisis Strategy was to safeguard communities and the resources they depend on by increasing fuels treatments over time, promoting community readiness, and supporting postfire recovery and restoration.
Forest Plan Revision
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Current Forest Plan
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Features
Peewee Falls and Riverside Canyon Scenic Overlook Sites Officially Open
Seattle City Light and Forest Service continue to collaborate to improve recreation opportunities in the Boundary Project Area, within the Colville National Forest.
Cross-boundary Prescribed Fire
A first-of-its-kind burn with the WA DNR. New agreements open new possibilities.
Spotlights
Christmas Tree Permits 2023
Grab the saw, get a map, buy your permit, and bundle up!
2023 Fuelwood Permits
The Colville National Forest will offer free personal use firewood authorizations using a self-service procedure.
Josh White Named Forest Supervisor
Josh White Named Forest Supervisor for the Colville National Forest
Alerts & Warnings
- Flume Creek Closure Order: 06-21-35-23-08
- Prescribed Burn Notice
- 06-21-00-21-02: Food Storage Order
- TERMINATION of Public Use Restrictions: 06-21-09-23-06
- TERMINATION of Salmo Basin Fire Closure: 06-21-35-23-04
- TERMINATION of Crater Creek Fire Closure: 06-21-09-23-07
- TERMINATION of Closure Order: 06-21-12-23-01 Nancy Creek Road Washout Closure
