Welcome to the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is a large and diverse landscape, encompassing over 4 million acres along the east slopes of the Cascade Range in Washington. 

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Recent News

• Twisp Forest Restoration Project Comment Period Extended to December 28

  Release Date: Nov 20, 2020  

• Entiat Sustainable Recreation Strategy Completed; Strategy Includes a Prioritization Framework that Incorporates Public Input

  Release Date: Nov 19, 2020  

• Forest Service Public Services All Virtual Now

  Release Date: Nov 18, 2020  

Features

Entiat Sustainable Recreation Strategy Completed

Together with the community and individuals who use these public lands, we have developed a strategic plan for how to manage recreation in the Entiat Valley looking 10 to 30 years into the future.

Forest Urges Protection of Natural Resources

The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest encourage the public to help protect and sustain our valued natural resources and recreation opportunities.

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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).

Treasured Landscapes - Majestic Methow

Since 2012, an area of the Forest that encompasses the Pasayten Wilderness and almost to Winthrop has been part of the National Forest Foundation’s Treasured Landscapes. 

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.
 

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