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Current Conditions

The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is large and diverse, ranging from alpine peaks to dry and rugged shrub-steppe country. Elevations across the landscape range from 1,000 ft - 9,000 ft and precipitation varies widely throughout the terrain. Conditions across the forest vary greatly, so we always recommend checking conditions to prepare for your visit. 

Early Season Recreation Considerations

Historically, Memorial Day weekend is one of the biggest camping events of the year in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Not all campgrounds will be open for Memorial Day weekend, so be sure to contact your local ranger station to get the most up to date information on campground status. Office hours have changed at some ranger district offices so check our website to confirm their hours.

Recreationists looking for first come, first served campsites in the forest should have alternate plans in mind in case their favorite campground is not yet open or it has already filled up. Most campgrounds fill up by Friday evening on the holiday weekend. 

If utilizing a dispersed camping area, be sure to leave it looking as natural as you can when you leave. These dispersed areas never have water, garbage service, or outhouses, so practice Leave No Trace camping.

Some things to remember:

  • When camping, be sure to store food and smellable things in a manner to avoid conflicts with bears and other wildlife. The basic rules of food storage are to keep your food, garbage, coolers, pet food, canned or bottled beverages, and other bear attractants in a hard-sided vehicle, in bear-resistant metal food lockers provided at some developed campgrounds, or hanging from a tree. Don’t leave anything out that might attract wildlife. Keep a clean camp and pack out and dispose of your trash properly.
  • Ticks are out in huge numbers this spring! Be sure to check yourself, your family members, your pets, and your gear for ticks.
  • Drinking water will not be available at some campgrounds this summer. Please bring drinking water and water to clean up with.
  • Pack home garbage if trash receptacles are full or are not available.
  • Trails become available as the snow melts. All high elevation lakes are still frozen and many high elevation trails are still snow covered. Plan accordingly for your safety!
  • Check the weather forecast before leaving home.
DistrictTrails logged outCampgrounds open
Chelan

Shady Pass Road is not open all the way, there is still snow at Chesapeake Saddle. 

Lakeshore Trail is logged out. 

Snowbrushy Trail is logged out 3.5 miles to the snowline at 5,600 feet.

Lone Peak Trail is logged out.

No water and no garbage services will be provided at campgrounds this summer. Bring water and pack home all garbage.

Snowberry and Antilon campgrounds are open.

Cle ElumLog out has occurred on Iron Creek, Sculpture Rock, Discovery Loop, and Waptus trails. Snow still covers many district trails.All campgrounds are open. 
Entiat

Entiat River Road is open to the end of the road. Entiat River Trail is logged out to mile 12.

Myrtle Lake Trail is logged out all the way to Myrtle Lake.

The first 6 miles of the Mad River Trail are logged out.

Fourmile Ridge, Angel Peak, Lake Creek, and North & South Tommy trails are logged out to the snowline (snowline ranges from 5,600 to 6,000 feet).

The road is open from Tillicum Creek Road to Van Creek Road.

No water will be provided at campgrounds this summer. Remember to bring water.

Fox Creek, Lake Creek, Pine Flats, Silver Falls, and Cottonwood campgrounds are open.

Methow ValleyBlack Lake, Monument Creek, and Robinson Creek trails have had some trail work accomplished. Trails on Hwy 20 are mostly still snow covered.All campgrounds are open except Lone Fir, Nice, Honeymoon, South Creek, Harts Pass, and Meadows. Water is currently only available at Early Winters Campground.
NachesSnow level is around 5,000 feet. All campgrounds are open.
Wenatchee River

There is over 3 feet of snow in the higher elevations and on most of the trails in the Enchantments portion of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area. 

Icicle Ridge and Icicle Gorge trails are clear of snow and are logged out.

Ingalls Creek and 4th of July trails have miles of logged out, snow free hiking available.

The gate on the Chiwawa Road 6200 is open and the road is passable to Phelps Campground.

The upper gate on the Little Wenatchee Road 6500 is open.  Smithbrook Trailhead is accessible from the Hwy 2 side.

All campgrounds are open.

 

 

 

Trail Conditions

With more than 6,000 miles of trail, current conditions are not always available. Many of our fantastic partners do have resources on their websites to help you plan your trip. We recommend checking the individual recreation site on this website for the authoritative information on pass and fee requirements, closures, and other rules, then visit one of our partners' pages for more information on conditions and what to expect. The Forest Service does not monitor or validate the information on these partner pages, and most rely on user input, so please use caution and prepare for all possible conditions.

Washington Trails Association hiking guides and trip reports have information on most non-motorized trails across the forest. 

In the Methow Valley, visit the Methow Valley Trails Collaborative trail conditions page.

Along the 1-90 corridor in the Cle Elum Ranger District, the Mountains to Sound Greenway maintains information on exploring the region.

Current Road Conditions

Weather and Avalanche Danger

The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest spans a large area. Visit the National Weather Service and enter the location closest to your planned activities to get the best information. Pay attention to the elevation of the forecast area you select, as higher elevation areas can have much different conditions than surrounding valleys. During winter and spring months, make sure to check avalanche danger through the Northwest Avalanche Center.

National Weather ServiceNorthwest Avalanche Center

Snow and water interactive map

Last updated June 13th, 2025

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