Hunting, Fishing and Shooting

Opportunities abound for hunting and fishing on the forest.

Fishing

Fishing on national forests and grasslands is sometimes more than a sport. For some, the rewards of lakes, rivers and streams feed families at home or at the campsite.

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife regulates fishing on rivers, streams and lakes on the national forest. Anglers over 16 years of age must obtain a valid Washington fishing license. Contact the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife for fishing seasons, limits and licenses.

Our national forests also offer many types of hunting opportunities for hunters of all ages and experience levels. Each year visitors enjoy hunting high in the mountains in thick lodge pine stands, in open grassland canyon benches and in sagebrush valleys.

Hunting

Hunting on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is regulated by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Hunters must have in their possession all required licenses and tags. For information on permits, licenses, seasons and bag limits, contact the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Recreational Target Shooting

You can target shoot on national forest lands unless a specific area has been closed to the activity because it jeopardizes public safety. Information about closures is available at each district office. When target shooting, Forest Service regulations prohibit discharging a firearm:

1. In or within 150 yards of a residence, building, campsite, developed recreation site or occupied area,
2. Across or on roads or bodies of water, or where people or property are exposed to injury or damage,
3. Into a cave,
4. Causing resource damage; don’t shoot trees, rocks, stumps, non-game animals.

Violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both (16 U.S.C. 551, 18 U.S.C. 3559 and 3571).

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Chatter Creek Campground

Site Open

This heavily used campground is located about 16 miles up Icicle Creek Road, at the confluence of Icicle Creek and Chatter Creek. Vault toilets, garbage service, and a small group shelter with a…

Chewuch Campground

Site Open

This campground is located along the Chewuch River 15 miles north of Winthrop. Set in a ponderosa pine forest. Walking and bicycle opportunities along the Forest Service Road. Sites have maximum…

Cle Elum River Campground

Site Open

Located at the head of Lake Cle Elum along the Cle Elum River, this campground offers 14 trailer/tent sites and a reservable group site with a capacity of 100 people. Visit recreation.gov to reserve…

Clear Lake Day Use Area

Beautiful site on the west side of Clear Lake with paved trails, fishing, nature walks, wildlife viewing, picnic areas, non-motorized boating. ADA options available, check out the Barrier Free…

Clear Lake North Campground

Site Open

Along Cold Creek, this group of campgrounds is located just north of Clear Lake dam. The campgrounds Three Day Camp, Spring Camp, and The North Group Campground together make up 33 sites. Accessible…

Clear Lake North Group Campground

Site Open

Clear Lake Group Campground is along the North Fork of the Tieton River. The campground sits between popular Rimrock Lake and the quieter Clear Lake beneath a canopy of towering pine and fir trees.…

Clear Lake South Campground

Site Open

This campground is located 0.6 miles below Clear Lake North Campground, just beyond Clear Lake Dam. Campgrounds Fishhawk, Spillway, and Cold Creek make up 22 sites total. Boat launch…

Copper Glance Trailhead

This small signed trailhead along the side of Eightmile Creek Road (forest service road 5130) gives access to Copper Glance Trail #519. Limited parking space at trailhead. The first part of the trail…

Cottonwood Cabin

Site Temporarily Closed

Directly adjacent to the Entiat River in a mature lodgepole pine and spruce forest, Cottonwood Cabin rests at an elevation of approximately 3,000 feet. Cottonwood Cabin is 20' x 16', suitable for…

Cottonwood Campground - Naches RD

Site Open

This campground is located along the Naches River, just off Highway 410. 16 sites available, some with direct river access. Cottonwood Campground offers standard sites and tent-only sites. Vault…