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2025 Press Releases

Bear Gulch Fire Closure Area Expanded to include FS-23 and Skokomish area sites

Release Date: August 5th, 2025
OLYMPIA, Wash., — Due to an increase in fire behavior and growth the Bear Gulch Fire closure area has been extended to include the following roads…

Satsop Center Campground available for reservations; under new concessionaire

Release Date: August 1st, 2025
OLYMPIA, Wash., — The Satsop Center Campground is now available for reservations on recreation.gov. Located southeast of Wynoochee Lake 36 miles…

USDA Forest Service Seeks Public Help in Fire Investigation at Lake Cushman

Release Date: August 1st, 2025
OLYMPIA, Wash., July 31, 2025 — The USDA Forest Service is asking for the public’s help in an active investigation regarding the ignition of the…

Campfire ban begins August 1 in Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park

Release Date: July 31st, 2025
OLYMPIA, Wash., — All campfires will be prohibited in Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park starting at 12 a.m. on Friday, August 1,…