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Recreation Region: Cle Elum Ranger District

Stafford Creek Trailhead

Provides access to Stafford Creek Trail and to Navajo Pass and Peak.

General Information

Mid May - Late October

Recreation passes honored: Digital Day Pass, Northwest Forest Pass, and Interagency Recreation Passes.

Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$30 per annual

Payment options: Recreation Pass or Scan & Pay*

*Suggestion: Download the recreation.gov app before your trip to have the ability to Scan & Pay on-site, even without service.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 47.3658

Longitude: -120.8036

Elevation

3,020 feet

Directions

From Cle Elum travel east and north on Hwy 970 approximately 8.5 miles and turn left on Teanaway Road. Proceed 13 miles to the end of the pavement and veer right onto FS Road 9737. Continue another 1.5 mile and veer right onto FS Road 9703. The trailhead is about 2 miles on the right. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated February 9, 2026