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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Welcome to the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is a large and diverse landscape, encompassing 3.8 million acres along the east slopes of the Cascade Range in Washington.
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Camping
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Hiking
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Maps
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Passes
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Conditions
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Fire Restrictions
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News and Events
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Mushroom Picking
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Firewood Cutting
We are hiring Wildland Firefighters, Engineering Technicians, Administrative Specialists, and an Executive Assistant in the Wenatchee, WA area! Select image above for more information.
Select the image above for important tips about visiting your national forest during fire season!
Connect with Us
Recent News
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Forest Service Initiates Scoping for the Chumstick to Lower Peshastin Wildfire Risk Reduction Project
Release Date: Sep 26, 2023
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Two Temporary Closures Are Planned for Taneum Bridge Repairs Coming Up in September and October
Release Date: Sep 15, 2023
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Beginning Next Week Temporary Closures Are Planned for Two Forest Service Bridges on the Naches Ranger District
Release Date: Sep 15, 2023
Features
A Brand New Eureka Creek Footlog -- Yahoo!
Volunteers instrumental in the completion of the new footlog over Eureka Creek on the Methow Valley Ranger District.
North Twentymile Lookout - 100 Year Anniversary
Read about the history and restoration efforts to keep historic lookout site alive in this interactive storymap.
Spotlights
Outdoor Essentials Poster
Remember what to take before you head outdoors! Here's a one-page infographic to make it simple (in English, Spanish, and Russian).
Holden Mine Cleanup Update
A massive mine clean-up is restoring the landscape and protecting water quality. The first 5 Year Review Report is also available.
Celebrating Wildflowers
Celebrating Wildflowers is dedicated to enjoyment of the thousands of wildflowers growing on our national forests, and to education about the values of native plants.
Visitor Use Reports
The National Visitor Use Monitoring program provides information about recreation visitors to national forests.
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