Olympic National Forest
Supervisor's Office
1835 Black Lk Blvd SW
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 956-2402
TTD (360) 956-2401
Hours: 8-4:30, M-F (Closed on federal holidays.)
Bear Gulch is a beautiful and popular picnic area situated next to the scenic North Fork Skokomish River on north side of Lake Cushman Reservoir. A few picnic tables and a vault toilet are available. A rocky beach provides access to swimming and wading.
The site is located on Forest Service Road 24 before the entrance to the Olympic National Park just south of the Staircase area.
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Cushman Lake
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Lake Cushman
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At a Glance
Current Conditions:
As of 5/11/2018 the site is open. Alert: Vehicles must be totally out of the lane of traffic. Please pay attention to parking signage and be mindful when going between the parking area and the lake shore.
Fees
No fee
Usage:
Medium-Heavy
Restrictions:
Be prepared for potential limited visibility due to traffic dust.
When parking along the side of the road, vehicles must be totally out of the lane of traffic.
Pay attention to parking signage and be mindful when going between the parking area and the lake shore.
From Hoodsport, WA turn onto State Route 119 off of Highway 101. Follow State Route 119 for 9.0 miles to the junction with Forest Road 24. Turn left and travel 6 miles to the picnic area, located on the left just beyond the causeway bridge.
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