War Creek Trailhead
Provides access to War Creek Trail #408 within Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness. Trail enters Lake Chelan National Recreation Area. The trail travels through a forested area which becomes thinner as you travel up the trail. This trail is a historic route that follows War Creek to a high pass that leads into the North Cascades Park Recreation area.
A North Cascades National Park backcountry permit is required to camp in the recreation area. The trail has a wonderful view of the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Mountain range from the pass.
General Information
- Wilderness permit not required for day use.
- Note: Permit required year-round for all overnight stays in the backcountry of North Cascades National Park.
- Wilderness regulations apply.
Day Use: $5/vehicle/day (cash/check/digital).
Recreation Passes honored: Digital Day Use Pass, Northwest Forest Pass, Interagency Recreation Passes.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 48.3584
Longitude: -120.4166
Directions
From Twisp, drive west on Twisp River Road (county road #9114), in about 10 miles turn left onto Buttermilk Creek Road (county road 1090) which crosses a bridge across Twisp River, follow the road to the right West Buttermilk Creek Road onto road that becomes Forest Service Road #4420. Drive about 4 miles to junction with Forest Service Road #4430, continue straight on 4430 and turn left onto War Creek Trailhead Road #4430-100 road and travel about 1.5 miles to the trailhead.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
