Alerts
Conditions can change rapidly on the Forest, especially at higher elevations and within backcountry areas. Forest roads are prone to flooding and washouts. Never attempt to cross a road washout as you could easily get trapped. Travel with your lights on, obey speed limits, and watch for pedestrians and other vehicles.
Be sure to review the Forest Service's Know Before You Go tips to learn how to stay safe, brave the elements and respect wildlife.
Forest Alerts
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Road Work to Occur on NF‑2870
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Special Forest Products Permits not available 10/1 and 10/2
Due to regularly scheduled system maintenance special forest product permits will not be available October 1st and October 2nd, 2026. -
Roads to be Closed for Wildlife on October 1, 2026
On Thursday, October 1, 2026, the Olympic National Forest will close five seasonal gates on the south part of the forest, including on the 2354, 2353, and 2361 roads in the South Fork Skokomish River watershed; and on the 2294 (two gates) in the Wynoochee River watershed. The seasonal gate on the… -
FS-2340-200 Closure for Culvert Replacement
Starting August 31st, FS-2340-200 will be closed from MP 4.0 to MP 4.9 to allow the safe replacement of a culvert in Gibbons Creek. -
FS-30 Road Closure
The Olympic National Forest and the Bonneville Power Administration will begin construction on Forest Service Road 30 on August 17th, 2026. A temporary road closure will be in effect from September 14 to October 16, 2026, between FS-30 MP 10.0 to MP 13.7. -
FS-29 Road Restoration Closure MP 1.0 - 3.6
Construction on Forest Service Road (FSR) 29 is underway as we enter the final phase of repairs from the 2021 atmospheric river event. Temporary closures along the road and surrounding roads are occurring while crews complete major road and culvert improvements. This work will help make the road… -
FS-2451 and Copper Creek Trail Closure
FS-2451 and Copper Creek Trail remain closed after the Bear Gulch Fire. All of other previously impacted recreation sites have opened on July 8th, 2026. -
FS-2160 Road Closure for Bridge Inspection
Middle Methany Bridge on Forest Road 2160 requires a special bridge inspection (UBIT) to be performed, until this happens the bridge is not to be used by any motor vehicles.The closure of FSR 2160-080 begins at mile post 0.4 and continues to the end of the road, located within T24N, R10W. -
Olympic National Forest camping stay limitations
Camping on the Olympic National Forest within the same developed recreation site is limited to 14 consecutive days. Camping on any National Forest System lands is limited to 21 days per calendar year. -
Herbicide application on Olympic National Forest
The Olympic National Forest may be applying the herbicides glyphosate, clopyralid, triclopyr, aminopyralid, sulfometuron methyl, or imazapyr to noxious weeds or other invasive plant species from May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027.Applications will be conducted as planned in the Final EIS-Olympic… -
High Steel Bridge and surrounding area closed to pedestrians/off trail hiking
The High Steel Bridge is only open to persons traveling through on FSR 2340 via vehicle, hikers utilizing the High Steel Bridge Trail and South Fork Skokomish River users along with first responders and permitted use. Otherwise, the bridge and surrounding area is closed to the public/foot traffic. -
Alcohol ban in effect along Lake Cushman corridor
With support from the National Park Service, Mason County, Tacoma Power, Washington State Patrol, the Skokomish Tribe, and other local partners the Olympic National Forest implemented a revised forest order that adds an alcohol ban to the existing prohibitions on camping, fires, and overnight…