Editor’s Note: Recreation Reports are printed every other week. July 22, 2015

Visitors to the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest are reminded that campfires remain banned across the entire forest. Even though the extremely hot temperatures have lessened a few degrees, high fire danger still exists. Unfortunately, some recreationists have been ignoring the campfire ban, and in some cases leaving illegal campfires unattended. Lower temperatures alone will not lessen fire danger, rainfall is also needed. We have been lucky that recent thunderstorms have been accompanied by pockets of rainfall. This moisture helped keep many of the lightning-caused fires small, but it wasn’t enough to lessen fire danger. Leaves, twigs, tree limbs and logs littering the forest floor currently contain very little moisture. These fuels can burn quickly if a flame source is introduced. One of the reasons campfires are banned is because these fuels are so dry. We can’t stress enough how important it is for people to comply with the campfire ban. Most forest visitors do respect the need for the ban, but there are individuals who don’t. When illegal campfires are lit, firefighters are diverted from their regular duties to patrol and extinguish them. Remember, it only takes one ember from an illegal campfire to start a wildfire. Wood and charcoal fires, including briquettes, are not allowed under the current campfire restrictions. Open flame devices, including tikki torches, liquid fuel candles including citronella, liquid fuel stoves or lantern fires which use a wick, and solid fuel candles are prohibited on public lands. Pressurized liquid gas stoves are allowed. If using a legal propane device, please advise neighboring campers that you are using propane which is still allowable under current campfire restrictions. For more information about campfire restrictions go to http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/okawen/home?cid=fsbdev3_053600 .

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If you see a wildfire call 9-1-1. Don't assume that someone else has already called. Describe the location of the fire, speak slowly and clearly, and answer any questions

asked by the dispatcher.

OFFICE ADDRESSES and PHONE NUMBERS: Chelan Ranger District, 428 W. Woodin Ave., Chelan, WA 98816; 509-682-4900; hours M-F 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m., closed for lunch 11:30 to 12:30 Cle Elum Ranger District, 803 W. 2nd Street, Cle Elum, WA 98922; 509-852-1100; hours M-F 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed for lunch 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. Entiat Ranger District, physical address 2108 Entiat Way, (P.O. Box 476), Entiat, WA 98822; 509-784-4700; hours M-F 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Methow Valley Ranger District, 24 West Chewuch Road, Winthrop, WA 98862; 509-996-4000; hours M-F 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Naches Ranger District, 10237 Hwy. 12, Naches, WA 98937; 509-653-1401; hours 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed for lunch noon to 12:30 p.m. Okanogan Valley Office, 1240 South Second Ave., Okanogan, WA 98840; 509-826-3275; hours M- F 7:30-4 p.m.; closed for lunch 11 a.m. to noon Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Headquarters office, 215 Melody Lane, Wenatchee, WA 98801; 509-664-9200; hours M-F 7:45-4:30 Tonasket Ranger District, 1 W. Winesap, Tonasket, WA 98855; 509-486-2186; hours M-F 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed for lunch 12:30 to 1 p.m. Wenatchee River Ranger District, 600 Sherbourne, Leavenworth, WA 98826; 509-548-2550; hours M-F 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

INDUSTRIAL FIRE PRECAUTION LEVELS (IFPLs): The IFPL is Level II and Level III for most areas of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. For current IFPL information call 1-800-527-3305 or go online to https://fortress.wa.gov/dnr/ifpl/IFPL.aspx .

Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources, US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Bureau of Indian Affairs all use the same four-level industrial regulation system. This system, which helps prevent wildfires by regulating work in the woods, is known as the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) system. Industrial Fire Precaution Levels and what they mean:  Level I: Fire equipment and fire watch service is required. Carry the equipment listed on the woodcutting permit.  Level II: Partial Hootowl – limits certain activities, such as woodcutting, to between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m.  Level III: Partial Shutdown – prohibits some activities altogether, such as woodcutting, and limits other activities between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m.  Level IV: General Shutdown – All operations prohibited.

COMMERCIAL MUSHROOM PERMITS: Commercial mushroom permits are available for purchase at all Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest ranger district offices and headquarters office. Commercial mushroom permit fees are $20 for a 2-day permit, $50 for a 30- day permit or $100 for a season permit which ends on July 31. Mushroom harvesting area maps and harvesting information brochures are available at forest offices and on the forest website at www.fs.usda.gov/okawen .

PERSONAL USE MUSHROOM PERMITS: Personal use mushroom gathering of three gallons per day is free. No permit is required. Mushroom gathering is prohibited in Wilderness areas.

DISCOVER YOUR NORTHWEST (formerly known as Northwest Interpretive Association): Check out the great selection of books, puzzles, cards, stuffed animals, kids’ stuff and much more at each of the sales outlets located in the reception areas at most ranger district offices and at the forest headquarters office!

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TICKS: Ways to protect yourself from ticks:  Avoid tall grass and shrubby areas.  Stay close to the center of hiking trails and avoid brushing against vegetation.  Wear long-sleeved shirts tight at the wrists, long pants tucked into socks and shoes covering the entire foot.  Wear light-colored clothes that show ticks easily.  Examine your body for ticks; pay special attention to your head, scalp, back, neck, armpits and groin area.  Examine pets closely for ticks on a daily basis, especially around the head and inside the ears.  Wearing an insect repellent also might help. Read and follow all precautions and directions on the label.

HAZARDS FOUND IN WILDFIRE AREAS: Following are a variety of hazards to watch out for when traveling through areas burned in wildfires.  Snags are not only obviously dead trees, but can also be blackened killed trees or green trees burned through at the bottom.  Snags can fall at any time. Besides the potential for striking people or property, they can block trails or roads, including your exit even though travel was unimpeded when you entered the area.  Snags can make travel difficult if a lot of trees have fallen across the landscape.  Stump holes and root channels can still be burning and often are hidden from sight until stepped upon.  Steep slopes and loss of vegetation may cause rolling rocks and debris flows off hillsides at any time but the likelihood increases with rain and freeze-thaw events.  Loss of vegetation increases the potential for erosion to occur with any rain event. Water runoff may cause flooding that impacts or clogs road culverts and storm drains; sediment may move downstream affecting lands a long distance from the burned areas.  Even with minor precipitation, road culverts can become plugged with material and cause debris flows.  Recently opened areas may still have areas with smoke and fire. Fire can smolder below ground in root channels and stump holes and pop up above ground as these sources of organic matter reach the surface. If smoke is discovered, report a fire to 911.

Some things to do to be prepared:  Don’t loiter in the burned areas, travel quickly through burned areas to reach your favorite recreation sites outside of the burns  Carrying a saw or axe with you is a good idea when traveling on forest roads  Stay current on weather forecasts and avoid areas that have been severely burned  Do not try to cross an active mud or debris flow  Let someone know where you are going and when you plan to return home For more information, please call the local national forest office or go to the forest web site at www.fs.usda.gov/okawen .

SPECIAL FOREST PRODUCTS: Permits are required for gathering forest products including firewood, mushrooms, transplants, rocks and minerals, posts and poles, floral cuttings, pine cones, and boughs. Please contact Forest Service district offices for specific information. There is a minimum charge of $20 per permit. Free use permits are available for small quantities of certain items for personal use. Special forest products permits for personal use firewood, personal use river rock and commercial use beargrass are available from the Cle Elum Ranger Station.

INTERAGENCY PASS PROGRAM (America the Beautiful National Parks & Federal Recreation Lands Pass): This pass combines the benefits of existing recreation passes from five federal agencies into one comprehensive Interagency Pass called “America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.”  The pass covers recreation opportunities on public lands managed by National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and U.S. Forest Service.  The pass applies to those locations that currently have entrance or standard amenity fees.  The annual pass sells for $80, the lifetime senior pass is $10, and the lifetime access pass and the volunteer passes are free. 7-22-2015 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Recreation Report page 4 of 26

 Passes are valid for one full year from the month of purchase.  Passes provide entrance or access to the pass holder and accompanying passengers in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle at federally operated recreation sites across the country.  Passes cover the pass holder and three (3) accompanying adults age 16 and older at sites where per person entrance fees are charged. No entry fee for children 15 and under.  Passes are NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-TRANSFERABLE, and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen.  This program replaces the Golden Eagle, Golden Age, and the Golden Access Passports as well as the National Parks Pass. Existing passes will remain valid until expired, lost or stolen.  These passes can be used in lieu of the Northwest Forest Pass.

RECREATION PASS PURCHASE INFORMATION: A $5 day use fee is required at many trailheads and day use sites across the national forest. The Northwest Forest Day Pass, Northwest Forest Annual Pass, and America the Beautiful Interagency Annual Pass are honored at all Forest Service-operated recreation sites where a day use fee is required. For a complete list of recreation sites where a day use fee is required, please visit http://go.usa.gov/2YXA or call your local ranger station.

Passes are available at all ranger district offices and the forest headquarters office in Wenatchee. The cost is $30 for an annual pass and $5 for a day use pass. For information about the Northwest Forest Pass call 1-800- 270-7504 or to order it online go to www.naturenw.org .  Wenatchee area: Northwest Forest passes are available at Arlberg Sports Inc., Hooked on Toys, Bi- Mart, and Big 5.  Chelan area: Passes are available at the Chelan Ranger District office.  Entiat area: Passes are available at Cooper’s General Store in the Entiat Valley and at the Entiat Ranger District office.  Lake Wenatchee area: Passes are available at Midway Village Grocery, Parkside Grocery and Plain Hardware.  Leavenworth area: In Leavenworth passes are available at Der Sportsman, Icicle Quik Stop 76 gas station, Sleeping Lady Mountain Retreat Gift Shop, and Pioneer Market in Cashmere.  Cle Elum area: Northwest Forest Pass vendors include Cle Elum Ranger Station and o Sportland Mini Mart Shell Station, 4402 Bullfrog Road, Cle Elum. Located 1 mile north of the Ranger Station on Hwy 903. Their phone number is 509-649-2260. st o Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce Cle Elum Visitor Center, 312 W 1 , Cle Elum, 509-674-6880 o Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce, 609 N Main, Ellensburg, phone 509-925-2002. o Mountain High Sports, 105 E 4th Street, Ellensburg, phone 509-925-4626. o Bi-Mart, 608 East Mountain View, Ellensburg, phone 509-925-6973. o Mac A Bee Gifts of the Southwest, 1401 Airport Road, Cle Elum, phone 509-674-7055. o Stewart Lodge LLC, 805 W 1st St Cle Elum, phone 509-674-4548  Methow Valley area: Passes are available at the Methow Valley Ranger Station office, 24 W. Chewuch Road in Winthrop, and o Winthrop Mountain Sports, 257 Riverside Avenue, Winthrop, phone 509 996-2886. o Methow Cycle and Sports, 19210 Hwy 20, Winthrop, phone 509 996-3645. o Valley Hardware/Do-It Center Hardware, 429 E. Methow Valley Hwy., Twisp, 509-997-3355. o Mazama Country Inn, 15 Country Road, Mazama, phone 509-996-2681 (Day passes only). o Goat Beard Mountain Supply, 50 Lost River Road in Mazama, 509-996-2515. o Do It Center Valley Hardware, 309 Highway 20 South in Twisp, 509-997-8541. o The Outdoorsman, 170 Riverside Ave., Winthrop, 509-996-2649, (Day passes only).

 Naches area: Northwest Forest passes can be purchased at the following locations. o Naches Ranger District office, 10237 U. S. Hwy 12, Naches, phone 509-653-1401. o Slim’s Market, 9951 US Hwy 12, Naches. o Rimrock Grocery Store, 34090 U.S. Hwy 12, Naches, phone 509-672-2251. o Bi-Mart stores in Yakima, Sunnyside and in Ellensburg.

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CHELAN RANGER DISTRICT

The office phone number is (509) 682-4900. OFFICE HOURS: The Chelan Ranger District is located at 428 West Woodin Avenue in Chelan with office hours of 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday with a one hour closure for lunch from 11:30 to 12:30. The Chelan Ranger District also serves as an information center for the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area. ECHO RIDGE: All trails are open. LAKE LEVEL: The level of Lake Chelan is 1099.53 feet above sea level. For more information on the lake level, please visit the Chelan County Public Utility District website at: http://www.chelanpud.org/lake- chelan-lake-levels.cfm . ROADS: Four-wheel-drive and high vehicle clearance is always recommended for travel on all forest roads. Please carry chains and extra supplies for emergencies. Remember, there is limited turn around space available on most forest roads. Always travel with plenty of fuel and check on road conditions with district offices before heading out. Road Name Road Number Status Shady Pass 5900 Open Purtteman Road 8010 Open Antoine Creek 8140 Open Grade Creek 8200 Open Joe Creek 8210 Open Slide Ridge 8410 Open

TRAILS: Call the Chelan Ranger District office for the latest fire and trail conditions. There are several ongoing fires--Wolverine, Blankenship and Battalion--and also new fire starts after every storm. WILDFIRE UPDATE: Fire personnel continue to monitor two wildfires, Blankenship and Wolverine, burning in steep terrain on the Chelan Ranger District. The 50-acre Blankenship Fire is a small wildfire burning in a remote area of the Glacier Peak Wilderness. The lightning-caused fire is burning in steep, rocky terrain inaccessible to firefighters. The Blankenship Fire is less than one mile west of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in the South Fork Agnes Creek drainage; the fire has potential to back down towards the trail. For public safety, starting Saturday, July 25, a trail closure and re-route will be implemented on a small section of the PCT in the Blankenship Fire area. Please check the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest website prior to traveling to the Glacier Peak Wilderness or call the Chelan Ranger District (509) 682-4900 for specific information. Over the past few days, the fire has produced areas of isolated torching and has crept to the east. Due to its remote location the fire will continue to be monitored from the air. 7-22-2015 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Recreation Report page 6 of 26

Smoke from the 320-acre Wolverine Fire is visible in the afternoons as it continues to creep and smolder in Riddle Creek and Wolverine Creek drainages. Isolated tree torching has occurred with minimal growth in fire size. Lucerne and Holden Village remain at a Level 1 evacuation notice, meaning residents should be aware there is fire danger in the area. There is no immediate threat to Lucerne or Holden Village at this time. The trail closures around Lucerne Landing and Holden Village due to the Wolverine Creek Fire remain in effect. See below for details. TRAILS: The trails are all free of snow. Trails listed below as maintained have been cleared of logs. However, wind storms can occur at any time and more trees are likely to fall across the trails. In burned areas, there can be quite a few newly fallen trees across the trails. Ticks, rattlesnakes, bears, and nuisance deer will continue to keep you company. There are bear proof boxes installed at the Prince Creek, Moore Point, Holden-Forest Service campgrounds. Holden Village area non-wilderness trails Holden Nature Trail #1253 TEMPORARILY CLOSED due to the threat of the Wolverine fire, smoke impacts Ten Mile Creek Trail #1241 and fire suppression activities near Lucerne cutting off evacuation of Holden and the Ten Mile Falls Trail #1270 Railroad Creek Valley. Monkey Bear Falls Trail #1273 Closed due to mine remediation work.

Lucerne area non-wilderness trails Maintained. The trail is maintained to Domke Lake Campground. The trail from Domke Lake Camp to Stuart Camp and Stuart Camp is CLOSED due to fire-killed snags frequently falling. The southern half of the Domke Lake Campground is also Domke Lake Trail #1280 closed due falling snags. There are posters and flagging marking where it is too dangerous to camp. Although there are several trail closures due to the threat of the Wolverine wildfire, this trail remains open to public use at this time. However, users should be prepared to evacuate the area at a moment’s notice. Domke Mt. Lookout Trail #1280.1 Although there are several trail closures in the due to the threat of the Wolverine wildfire, this trail remains open to public use at this time. However, users should be prepared to evacuate the area at a moment’s notice.

Glacier Peak Wilderness trails Agnes Gorge Trail #1281 Maintained Company Creek Trail #1243 Call the Chelan Ranger District office for the latest trail and fire situation. Copper Basin Trail #1240.22 Closed due to mine remediation work. Devore Creek Trail #1244 Call the Chelan Ranger District office for the latest trail and fire situation. Emerald Park Trail from Emerald Park down to the trail junction with the Domke Lake Trail is TEMPORARILY CLOSED due to threats from the Wolverine wildfire. Emerald Park Trail #1230 However, the trail from Emerald Park up and over Milham Pass and the trail to Mirror Lake remain open and can be accessed from trails coming up from the Entiat side. Maintained. Hart/Lyman Lake Trail, from Hart Lake down to Holden, Holden Village, and the trails and road out of Holden Village are temporarily closed due to the threat Hart / Lyman Lake Trail #1256 of the Wolverine fire, smoke impacts, and fire suppression activities near Lucerne cutting off evacuation of Holden. However, Lyman Lake, all the other trails around Lyman Lake and camping at Hart Lake remain open. TEMPORARILY CLOSED due to the threat of the Wolverine fire, smoke & fire Holden Lake Trail #1251 suppression activities near Lucerne cutting off evacuation of Holden and the Railroad Creek valley. TEMPORARILY CLOSED due to the threat of the Wolverine fire, smoke impacts Lower Railroad Creek Trail and fire suppression activities near Lucerne cutting off evacuation of Holden and the #1240 Railroad Creek valley. Upper Lyman Trail #1256.2 Maintained.

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Snow covered. This is not a trail, but a cross-country route through the pass between Spider Meadows and Upper Lyman Lakes. Spider Glacier is no longer a glacier, just Spider Gap a snow field at best and it is relatively flat. On the Lyman side of the gap there is a snowfield on the slope that is the route down to the Upper Lyman Trail; an ice-axe is recommended. Maintained to 12 miles from the National Park boundary. The Blankenship fire is burning approximately 1 mile from the PCT above the Agnes Creek drainage in the basin between Mt. Blankenship and Saddlebow Mountain. On July 25, a trail closure and re-route will be implemented on a small section Pacific Crest Trail #2000 (PCT) of the PCT in the Blankenship Fire area. Call the Chelan Ranger District office for the latest trail and fire situation. Trees kill by insects are falling into Hemlock Camp and it is not safe to camp there. Use Cedar Camp, Sitting Bull Basin Camp or a camp up on the South Fork Agnes trail instead. The Blankenship fire is burning approximately 1 mile from the PCT above the Agnes Creek drainage in the basin between Mt. Blankenship and Saddlebow Mountain. South Fork Agnes Trail #1239 On July 25, a trail closure and re-route will be implemented on a small section of the PCT in the Blankenship Fire area. Call the Chelan Ranger District office for the latest trail and fire info. Suiattle/Cloudy Hiker Shortcut Maintained

Lake Chelan-Sawtooth wilderness trails Maintained. Even though the trail has been maintained, the part of the trail in the burned over area will continue to have trees fall throughout the season. There have Lower Fish Creek Trail #1248 been several wind storms this season and there are reports of numerous logs down on this trail. Warning: The new re-route through Meadow Creak is not passible by stock. Ticks Lakeshore Trail #1247.1702 and rattlesnakes are out. Even though the trail has been maintained, the part of the trail in the burned over area will continue to have trees fall throughout the season. Maintained. Even after the trail has been maintained the part of the trail in the burned North Fork Fish Creek Trail over area will continue to have trees fall throughout the season. There have been #1248.1 several wind storms this season and there are reports of numerous logs down on this trail. N. Fork Prince Creek Trail #1254 Maintained Maintained. The tread at the 1.75 mile point, through a small cliff, is washed out. Rock steps have been installed for hikers down and around the washout. The trail is not passable by stock. There is no bridge or foot-log across Prince Creek at mile 4 Prince Creek Trail #1255 and the creek is very difficult to cross during spring run-off. Even though the trail has been maintained the part of the trail in the burned over area will continue to have trees fall throughout the season. There have been several wind storms this season and there are reports of numerous logs down on this trail. Maintained from National Park boundary to Eagle Pass trail junction,; snow free to Summit Trail #1259 the junction with the Surprise Lake Trail, then maintained to the junction with the Prince Creek Trail

Sawtooth Backcountry Non-Wilderness Trails Hoodoo Pass Trail #1259.31 Maintained (hiker & horse) Maintained. The section of trail on the Chelan side of Horsehead Pass is rated Most Prince Creek Trail #1255.2 Difficult for motorbike travel. Caution: Part of the trail has collapsed and the (motor & mtn. bikes, horse, hiker) remaining tread is very narrow on the first switchback down from the top of Horsehead Pass. Safety Harbor Trail #1261 Maintained. Even when this trail is maintained, the part of the trail in the burned over (motor & mtn. bikes, horse, hiker) area will continue to have trees fall throughout the season. Summer Blossom Trail #1258 Maintained (hiker only) Summit Trail #1259.3 Maintained. Even though the trail has been maintained the part of the trail in the (motor & mtn. bikes, horse, hiker) burned over area will continue to have trees fall throughout the season. Maintained. High water in the creek ford. Even when the trail is maintained the part Uno Peak Trail #1260 of the trail in the burned over area will continue to have trees fall throughout the (motor & mtn. bikes, horse, hiker) season. This is a Most Difficult trail for motorbikes.

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25 Mile Creek & Stormy Mountain area trails (Open to motorbikes, mountain bikes, horses and hikers) Maintained from Crescent Hill to junction with Pot Peak trail. Snow free the rest of Devil’s Backbone Trail #1248 the way. Maintained. Even after the trail has been maintained the part of the trail in the Lone Peak Trail #1264 burned over area will continue to have trees fall throughout the season. Maintained. Even after the trail has been maintained the part of the trail in the Pot Peak Trail #1266 burned over area will continue to have trees fall throughout the season. The Lower Trail is maintained for 3 miles, but it is washed out at the 2 mile point; approximately 1,000 feet of tread is completely gone and the trail beyond the washout to the junction with Lone Peak trail has not been maintained since 2006. Not passable by motorbikes, mountain bikes or horses. North Fork 25 Mile Trail #1265 The Upper Trail – This trail can be accessed by motorbikes, mountain bikes, horses, and hikers via the Lone Peak Trail (which is maintained). Even after the trail has been maintained the part of the trail in the burned over area will continue to have trees fall throughout the season.

North Shore area trails Echo Ridge Trails #1290 - 1297 Maintained

All Other Trails Trails not included on this Have not been maintained for years and there are no plans to maintain them. If you report choose to travel them be for prepared for cross-country travel conditions.

CAMPING: Campfires are prohibited!  Lucerne Landing is temporarily closed due to the threat of the Wolverine Fire and fire suppression activities near Lucerne.  Refrigerator Harbor and all other up lake campsites remain open with no services available.  The dock at Deer Point is back in the water and three of the five sections are available for use.  There are bear-proof boxes at Forest Service campgrounds at Prince Creek, Moore Point and Holden Village. DOCK PERMITS: Dock permits are required from May 1 through October 31. Dock permits are available at the Chelan Ranger District office, Kelly’s Ace Hardware, Lake Chelan State Park, Twenty-five Mile Creek State Park, Reed’s Marine, Manson Parks and Recreation, North Cascades Lodge at Stehekin, and at the forest headquarters office in Wenatchee. Drive-To Campgrounds Campground Status Elevation General Info/Services Antilon Lake Accessible 2,400 feet Accessible. Primitive camp sites, no services. No campfires! Grouse Mountain Accessible 4,425 feet Accessible. Primitive camp sites, no services. No campfires! Handy Springs Snow covered 6,300 feet Accessible. Primitive camp sites, no services. No campfires! Junior Point Snow covered 6,600 feet Accessible. Primitive camp sites, no services. No campfires! Snowberry Bowl Accessible 2,000 feet Open. $10/night plus $8 for each extra vehicle. No campfires! Windy Camp Snow covered 5,900 feet Accessible. Primitive camp sites, no services. No campfires! South Navarre Snow covered 6,475 feet Accessible. Primitive camp sites, no services. No campfires!

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CLE ELUM RANGER DISTRICT

The office phone number is (509) 852-1100. SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Friday 8 to 4:30 with a 45-minute closure for lunch from 12:30 to 1:15. Permits are sold until 4 p.m. SNOQUALMIE PASS VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER is now open for the summer recreation season. Hours are Thursday through Sunday, 8:30-4 p.m. Maps, passes and permits, as well as a wide variety of interpretive materials are available. Current information on trail conditions, campgrounds and other recreation information is also available. WOODCUTTING: The Industrial Fire Precaution Level is Level III for local woodcutting zones. Level III prohibits woodcutting activities at this time. NON-MOTORIZED TRAILS: Trail maintenance continues. Many trails have been maintained. ROADS: When driving forest roads stay on the road; do not go around obstacles blocking the road. Road Name Road No. Status as of June 23, 2015 Manastash 3100 Open. The road is CLOSED for road work from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Taneum 3300 Thursday and 6 a.m. to noon Fridays through mid-September. Gnat Flat 3330 Open Peoh Point 3350 Open Reecer Creek 3500 Open French Cabin Cr 4308 Open Fish Lake 4330 Open Woods & Steele 4510 Open Cooper Lake 4600 Open Kachess 4900 Open Box Canyon 4930 Open Stampede Pass 5400 Open Lost Lake 5480 Open Jungle Creek 9701 Open Red Top 9702 Open Stafford Creek 9703 Open Lion Gulch 9712 Open Liberty Beehive 9712 Open Iron Creek 9714 Open Swauk Meadows 9716 Open Cougar Gulch 9718 Open NF Teanaway 9737 Open Blue Creek 9738 Open Jack Creek 9738 Open

CAMPGROUNDS: All campgrounds are open for the 2015 season except Wish Poosh. Wish Poosh Campground will not be open in 2015 due to root rot which has infected Grand fir trees throughout the campground loop area. Once infected, trees are at risk of falling and pose a threat to public safety. The Day Use Area and boat ramp are not affected and are open for the summer.

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Campground Single Double Group Extra Vehicle Day use Beverly $8 ------Cayuse $21 $42 --- $8 --- Cle Elum River $18 $36 $115 $6 --- Icewater $18 $36 --- $6 --- Kachess $21 $42 $110 $8 $8 Mineral Springs $18 --- $85 $6 --- Owhi $14 ------$6 --- Red Mountain $14 ------$6 --- Salmon La Sac $21 $42 --- $8 --- Swauk $18 $36 --- $6 --- Taneum $18 $36 --- $6 --- Taneum Cabin $80 ------(by reservation only) Teanaway $40 ------(by reservation only) East Kachess Weekdays $65/night and weekends $90/night (by reservation only) Wish Poosh CLOSED for the 2015 season. Day use boat launch is open.

CABIN RENTALS: The Cle Elum Ranger District offers one cabin for public rental. For more information or to make reservations, contact National Recreation Reservation Service at 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.recreation.gov . • Teanaway Guard Station is located along North Fork Teanaway Road No. 9737 north of Cle Elum. This small cabin offers a cozy spot for two people to enjoy the Teanaway Valley. The cabin has one bunk bed set that offers two twin beds. A picnic table and fire ring is available outside.

ENTIAT RANGER DISTRICT

The office phone number is (509) 784-4700. OFFICE HOURS: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. CAMPFIRES are not allowed on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest; this includes developed campgrounds and Wilderness areas. ROADS: Forest Service roads are open on the Entiat Ranger District. Call the Entiat Ranger Station for the latest information on road conditions and status. Please tread lightly on national forest roads. Drive carefully, carry a shovel and use good judgment as road conditions can change quickly. Four wheel drive and high vehicle clearance are always recommended for travel on forest roads. If roads are muddy and your vehicle is damaging the road surface please turn around to prevent further road damage. Remember, there is limited turn around space available on most forest roads. Please respect current road closures. 7-22-2015 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Recreation Report page 11 of 26

Road Name Status Closed just above the junction with FS Road No. 5605. The Entiat River Road will be Entiat River Road No. 5100 closed for the season, approximately 31 miles up the road, due to hazardous conditions caused by last year’s Duncan Fire. North Fork Road No. 5606 Closed due to public safety concerns resulting from the Duncan Fire. Shady Pass Road No. 5900 OPEN.

TRAILS: Trailheads and most trails are now melted out and trail maintenance is occurring.  Silver Falls National Recreation Trail is CLOSED due to fire damage and hazardous conditions; the trail will remain closed this year—sorry for any inconvenience. Be aware, the bridges over Silver Creek have been removed.  Duncan Ridge Trailhead, North Fork Entiat River Trailhead, Entiat River Trailhead, and the Shetipo Trailhead are all within the Duncan Fire Closure Area and will not be accessible in the 2015 season.  The Upper Mad River Seasonal Closure has been lifted and trails are now open to motorcycles, mountain bikes, hikers, and stock. Please stay on the trail and tread lightly.

Call the Entiat Ranger Station for alternate entry points into the North Fork Entiat River and the Entiat Ranger Districts portion of the Glacier Peak Wilderness. Current Trail Conditions Trail # Trail Name Maintained means that downed logs have been removed from the trail 1230.1 Emerald Park Not maintained 1231.1 Wilson Creek Not maintained 1265 North 25 Mile Creek Not maintained 1265 Pot Peak Maintained 1400 Entiat River Not maintained 1403 Hi Yu Not maintained 1404 Cow Creek Meadows Not maintained 1405 Ice Creek Not maintained 1405.1 Ice Lakes Not maintained 1406 Mad Lake Maintained 1408 Garland Peak Not maintained 1409 Mad River (Lower) Maintained 1409.1 Mad River (Upper) Maintained 1409.2 Pond Camp Not maintained 1413 Billy Ridge Maintained, the lower section is not recommended for motorcycles. 1415 Tyee Ridge Maintained 1416 Billy Creek Maintained 1417 Hunter Maintained 1418 Cougar Ridge Maintained 1419 Jimmy Creek Not maintained 1421 Lost Lake Maintained 1423 South Tommy Not maintained 1424 Middle Tommy Maintained 1425 North Tommy Maintained 1426 Blue Creek Maintained 1427 Klone Peak View Point Maintained 1429 Shetipo CLOSED for the season due to the Duncan Fire Closure 1430 Larch Lakes Not maintained 1431 Cool Creek Not maintained 1432 45 Mile Drive Not maintained 1433 Pyramid Mountain Not maintained 1434 Duncan Hill CLOSED for the season due to the Duncan Fire Closure 1435 Anthem Creek CLOSED for the season due to the Duncan Fire Closure 1436 Fern Lake Not maintained 1437 North Fork Entiat River CLOSED from Trailhead to junction with the Pyramid Creek Trail 1439 1438 Pugh Ridge Not maintained 1439 Pyramid Creek Not maintained 1440 Butte Creek Not maintained 1441 Pyramid View Point Not maintained

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Current Trail Conditions Trail # Trail Name Maintained means that downed logs have been removed from the trail Silver Falls National 1442 CLOSED for the season due to the Duncan Fire Closure Recreation Trails 1443 Lake Creek Maintained 1443 Angle Peak Not maintained 1445 4 Mile Ridge Not maintained 1448 Devils Backbone Not maintained 1453 Pomas Creek Not maintained 1462 Silver Falls Interpretive Trail Temporarily Closed 1404A Myrtle Lake Not maintained 1419A Cougar Mtn. Viewpoint Maintained 1434A Duncan Hill Viewpoint Not maintained

CAMPGROUNDS: NO CAMPFIRES ALLOWED

Campground Location Status Fees Amenities 14 miles from Highway $8/vehicle per night 6 campsites and 1 Group Site Pine Flats Open 97A, Mad River Road (extra vehicle $6) water, vault toilets and garbage service 27 miles from Highway $10/vehicle per night 16 campsites Fox Creek Open 97A, Entiat River Road (extra vehicle $8) water, vault toilets and garbage service 28 miles from Highway $10/vehicle per night 18 campsites Lake Creek Open 97A, Entiat River Road (extra vehicle $8) water, vault toilets and garbage service 30 miles from Highway $12/vehicle per night 31 campsites and 1 Group Site Silver Falls Open 97A, Entiat River Road (extra vehicle $10) water, vault toilets and garbage service 33 miles from Highway North Fork Closed due to public safety concerns resulting from the Duncan fire. 97A, Entiat River Road 34 miles from Highway Spruce Grove Closed due to public safety concerns resulting from the Duncan fire. 97A, Entiat River Road. 36 miles from Highway Three Creek Closed due to hazardous trees in and around the campground. 97A, Entiat River Road 38 miles from Highway Closed due to public safety concerns resulting from the Duncan fire. Cottonwood 97A, Entiat River Road Cottonwood Cabin is not available for reservation rental.

DUNCAN FIRE AREA CLOSURE INFORMATION: The 2015 Duncan wildfire has created a situation that has been identified as having serious known dangers. Following the 2015 wildfire, the area was surveyed by a team of hydrologists/soil scientists and other resource specialists. They completed a Burned Area Emergency Rehabilitation (BAER) Plan and based on this review, it was determined that a serious geologic condition existed within the Duncan area that was aggravated by the wildfire. The fire burned off a large portion of the vegetation and trees which traditionally absorbed large amounts of water including snow melt and rain. The lack of vegetation and trees has greatly reduced the absorption of water from the hillside and increased the amount of water, sediment, rocks, and dead vegetation running down the hillside. This situation, combination with the type of soils in this area and geological structure (alluvial fan), has created a serious condition which has significantly increased the potential for landslides, mud flows and other natural events. This area is also known for rapidly occurring weather events which could quickly cause a dangerous situation, limiting the ability to notify and remove publics located in the area within a safe timeline. Human life and safety would be at a "very high" risk if allowed into this area. 7-22-2015 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Recreation Report page 13 of 26

A closure order is has been approved based on these recommendations and can be viewed at http://go.usa.gov/3kf2m . Although the BAER report says that up to 3-5 years may be required before this area is reasonably safe, we really don’t know how long it will take for nature to correct the current conditions. We do not want to keep this area closed if not warranted, but also want to ensure that public access and use is reasonably safe prior to re-opening. Until specialists can confirm this is the case, we feel closure is necessary to protect forest visitors. We are working to find alternate ways into the Glacier Peak area. Once Shady Pass Road has adequately dried out motorized access will be allowed. A gate was installed just past the Riverside Recreation Residences on the Entiat River Road; this still allows access to Silver Falls Campground. Other alternative routes into the Glacier Peak Wilderness include access via the Wenatchee River area southwest of the Entiat River. The Chiwawa River has a couple developed campsites including Rock Creek Crossing and Schaefer Creek. The Rock Creek Trail can be accessed by these two developed campsites and requires approximately 5-6 miles of travel north into the Glacier Peak Wilderness. Another route that folks have used is the Shady Pass Road up to the ridgetop between Entiat and Chelan Ranger Districts (north of the area closure). Trail No. 1433 ties in with this road and heads west to trail No. 1440 which continues into Glacier Peak Wilderness. Please stop by the Entiat District office or call to discuss possible routes with recreation and/or front desk specialists.

METHOW VALLEY RANGER DISTRICT

The office phone number is (509) 996-4003. OFFICE HOURS: Open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. WEATHER: A local weather forecast is available at http://go.usa.gov/f4y . WILDFLOWERS in high mountain trails and meadows are still beautiful this time of year. COMMERCIAL MUSHROOM HARVESTING: The growing season for morel mushrooms is very slow and seems to be gone with the hotter and drier weather, but harvesters may continue to see mushrooms at higher elevations through July depending upon elevation, slope, aspect and precipitation. Mushroom buyers have left the area. Contact the Methow Valley Ranger District for more information about commercial use mushroom gathering from the national forest. 7-22-2015 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Recreation Report page 14 of 26

PERSONAL USE MUSHROOM HARVESTING: Harvesting mushrooms for personal use is free and no permit is required. People may harvest, possess and transport morel mushrooms in amounts of less than three gallons per person per day. Personal use mushroom harvesting will be allowed in the national forest area burned in the Carlton Complex and in the Little Bridge Creek and Upper Falls Creek fire areas on the Methow Valley Ranger District. BICYCLING/MOUNTAIN BIKING: Area trails open for mountain biking include Foggy Dew Creek Trail No. 417 and Merchant’s Basin Trail No. 417A, Crater Creek Trail No. 416, Eagle Lakes Trail No. 431, Martin Creek Trail No. 429 in the Gold Creek area, Lightening Creek Trail No. 425, Bear Mountain Trail No. 442 in North Summit area, Twisp River Trail No. 440 in Twisp River, Buck Mountain Trails in the Buck Lake area, trails from the Chickadee Trailhead in the Sun Mountain area, Methow Community Trail near Mazama, and Pipestone Canyon. Forest Service roads enjoyed by bicyclists include West Chewuch Road No. 51 and No. 5160 which are paved to Andrews Creek Trailhead then gravel road to Thirtymile Trailhead. Eightmile Creek Road No. 5130 and Twisp River Road No. 44 are graveled west to Twisp River Road No. 4440. WOODCUTTING: Firewood permits are available for purchase at Methow Valley Ranger District office, Pardner’s Mini Mart in Winthrop, Twisp Chevron Food Mart, and Hank’s Market and Hank’s Mini-Mart in Twisp. Firewood cutters need to check the daily Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) before going out to cut firewood. For current Industrial Fire Precaution Levels call 1-800-527-3305 or go online to https://fortress.wa.gov/dnr/ifpl/IFPL.aspx . Firewood cutters need to know what zone they will be working in. The zones are identified on the Firewood Guide. As of July 21, the Industrial Fire Precaution Level for Zone 684 was level 3 and Industrial Fire Precaution Level for Zone 678 was Level 2. ROADS: District roads are snow free. District roads not listed below are open.

* As a result of the Carlton Complex Fire and following weather events, some of the roads described below have experienced debris flows, deep rutting, and/or washouts that make them unsafe or impassable to public traffic. Road Name and Number Conditions Updated Alder Creek/Look-out Mountain Open. Road has been graded. 7/21/15 1065-200 *Closed to all public motorized travel from the intersection with FS Road

Finley Mountain 1590-300 #4100-370 (T33, R23E, Sec. 29) to the intersection with FS Road #41 (T32N, 7/21/15 R23E, Sec. 2). *Closed to all public motorized travel from the intersection with FS Road Finley Canyon 1590-370 #4100-300(T33, R23E, Sec. 29) to terminus (T33N, R23E, Sec. 28). 7/21/15 Black Canyon 4010-050 CLOSED. The road has washed-out. 7/21/15 Closed to all public motorized travel from the intersection with FS Road 7/21/15 Yockey Creek 4150-200 * No. 4150 to the intersection with the FS No. 4150-265. CLOSED – The bridge is condemned and unsafe. The road is damaged near 7/21/15 West Fork Buttermilk 4300-550 the bridge from a 2011 washout. The road is snow covered. CLOSED – The bridge is condemned and unsafe. The access road is 7/21/15 West Fork Buttermilk 4300-560 damaged near the bridge from a 2011 washout. The road is snow covered. Eightmile 5130 Open. The road has been graded to Billy Goat Trailhead. 7/21/15 Chewuch/30-Mile 5160-250 Open. The road has been graded to 30-Mile Trailhead. 7/21/15 Long Creek 5200-500 CLOSED – the road is washed out. 7/21/15 Open. Expect delays for road work from June 18 through mid-July. Road 7/21/15 Hart’s Pass 5400 work will include new culvert installation, culvert replacement, cleaning and maintaining ditches, road blading, and application of new gravel.

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NORTH CASCADES HIGHWAY 20 is open. CAMPGROUNDS: All Methow Valley Ranger District campgrounds are open. Campsites are available on a first come, first serve basis only. Sites must be occupied and cannot be saved or reserved, even with advanced payment. Any unoccupied sites without someone actually staying there must be available for the next camper. Only two vehicles per campsite; pay the posted fee per night for first vehicle, and an additional $5 charge for the second vehicle. Two tents, or one RV and one tent per site. Fees must be paid within 30 minutes after arriving. Check-out time is noon. All campfires are banned in campgrounds and National Forest System lands.

Name Location Current Status HIGHWAY 20 AREA CAMPGROUNDS Early Winters Located on North Cascades National Scenic Highway 20, 16 miles northwest of Winthrop along Early Open, potable 2,200 feet Winters Creek. Great views of Goat Wall. Town of Mazama nearby. Campsites on north and south sides of water. $8 per site. Highway 20. Maximum length is 32 feet. Klipchuck Located one mile off North Cascades National Scenic Highway 20, 19 miles northwest of Winthrop. Stream Open, potable 2,900 feet and good hiking opportunities nearby. Units combinable to accommodate groups. Rattlesnakes water. $12 per site occasionally seen in the area. Maximum length of campsite is 34 feet. Lone Fir Located one mile off North Cascades National Scenic Highway 20, 27 miles northwest of Winthrop. Near Open, potable 3,600 feet Cutthroat Lake trailhead. Timbered area. Short hiking trail from camp. Good overnight spot for bicyclists. water. $12 per site Next campground westbound located at Ross Lake. Some sites handle up to 36-foot long vehicles.

LOST RIVER - HART'S PASS AREA CAMPGROUNDS Ballard On forest road 5400, 22 miles northwest of Winthrop. Access to Robinson Creek, W. Fork Methow and Lost Open, no potable 2,500 feet River/Monument Creek trails. Maximum length of site is 28 feet. water. $8 per site. River Bend On forest road 5400, 23 miles northwest of Winthrop. Access to Robinson Creek, W. Fork Methow and Lost Open, no potable 2,600 feet River/Monument Creek trails. Maximum length of site is 28 feet. water. $8 per site. Hart's Pass On forest road 5400, 34 miles northwest of Winthrop. Narrow, windy mountain road with steep side cliffs in Open, no potable 6,200 feet places. Yield to trucks. ROAD CLOSED TO ALL TRAILERS. Access to Pacific Crest Trail. Guard station. water. $8 per site. Trailers not allowed on Hart's Pass Road No. 5400. Meadows On forest road 5400, 33 miles northwest of Winthrop. Narrow, windy mountain road with steep side cliffs in Open, no potable 6,200 feet places. Yield to trucks. ROAD CLOSED TO ALL TRAILERS. Access to Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. water. $8 per site. Trailers not allowed on Hart's Pass Road No. 5400.

8 MILE AREA CAMPGROUNDS Buck Lake On forest road 5130-100, 12 miles north of Winthrop. Small, quiet campground. Boat landing, adequate for Open, no potable 3,300 feet small crafts. Successful fishing early in the year. Lake stocked. Mountain biking opportunities. Maximum water. $8 per site. length of site is 25 feet. Flat On paved forest road 5130, 12 miles north of Winthrop. Easy access for trailers. Maximum length of site is Open, potable water 2,700 feet 36 feet. on. $8 per site. Nice On paved forest road 5130, 13 miles north of Winthrop. Near a beaver pond. Small campground good for Open, no potable 2,900 feet small group camping. Maximum length of site is 36 feet. water. $8 per site. Ruffed Grouse On forest Road No. 5130, 17 miles north of Winthrop. Small campground good for small group camping. Open, potable 3,100 feet Maximum length of site is 35 feet. water. $8 per site. Honeymoon On forest Road No. 5130, 18 miles north of Winthrop. Small quaint camp located along Eightmile Creek Open, no potable 3,300 elevation and Road No. 5130. Named after honeymoon spot of past forest ranger and wife. Maximum length of 22 water. $8 per site. feet.

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CHEWUCH AREA CAMPGROUNDS Falls Creek On paved forest Road No. 51, 11 miles north of Winthrop along the Chewuch River and Falls Creek. Open, potable 2,100 elevation Swimming opportunities in summer. 1/4 mile hike to scenic falls on Falls Creek. Max length of site is 18 ft. water. $8 per site. Chewuch On paved forest Road No. 51, 15 miles north of Winthrop along the Chewuch River and Falls Creek. Open, potable 2,300 elevation Small, remote campground surrounded by ponderosa pine trees. Walking and bicycling opportunities. water. $12 per site. Maximum length of some sites is 35 feet. Camp 4 On paved forest Road No. 51, 18 miles north of Winthrop along the Chewuch River and Falls Creek. Hiking Open, no potable 2,400 elevation and driving opportunities nearby. Some sites maximum length of site is 16 feet. Trailers not recommended. water. $8 per site.

TWISP RIVER AREA CAMPGROUNDS War Creek Turn west off Highway 20 onto paved Okanogan County road 9114 (Twisp River Road), that turns into Open, potable 2,400 elevation forest road 44 for 14.4 miles northwest of Twisp. Trailheads nearby. Small forested campground located by water. $8 per site. the Twisp River. Enjoy hiking and bicycling. Rattlesnakes occasionally seen near the area. Maximum length of site is 25 feet. Mystery Turn west off Highway 20 onto paved Okanogan County Road No. 9114 (Twisp River Road), that turns into Open, no potable 2,800 elevation forest Road No. 44 for 18 miles northwest of Twisp. Small quiet forested campground located by the Twisp water. $8 per site. River. Enjoy hiking and bicycling. Maximum length of site is 30 feet. Poplar Flat Turn west off Highway 20 onto paved Okanogan County Road No. 9114 (Twisp River Road), that turns into Open, potable 2,900 elevation forest Road No. 44 for 21 miles northwest of Twisp. Community kitchen, access to Twisp River Trail, with water. $8 per site. other trailheads nearby. Good group campground and picnic area for up to 12 people. Maximum length of site is 30 feet. South Creek Turn west off Highway 20 onto paved Okanogan County Road No. 9114 (Twisp River Road), that turns into Open, no potable 3,100 feet elevation forest Road No. 44 for 22 miles northwest of Twisp. Located by the Twisp River. Access to trailheads for water. $8 per site. day hikes. Enjoy bicycling and scenic drives. Maximum length of site is 30 feet. Road's End Turn west off Highway 20 onto paved Okanogan County Road No. 9114 (Twisp River Road), that turns into Open, no potable 3,600 feet elevation forest Road No. 44 for 22 miles northwest of Twisp. Quaint, quiet forested campground at the end of Twisp water. $8 per site. River Road located by the Twisp River. Trailhead is nearby. Maximum length of site is 16 feet. Black Pine Lake Turn west off Highway 20 onto paved Okanogan County Road No. 9114 (Twisp River Road), travel 10 Open, potable water 4200 feet elevation miles to Buttermilk Creek Road, cross the bridge across Twisp River, stay to the left and travel on forest on. $12 per site. road 43 for 8 miles to the campground. 18 miles southwest of Twisp. Majestic landscape views. Boat launch, fishing, two floating docks. Interpretive accessible trail. Picnic area for up to 12 people. Maximum length of site is 30 feet. Twisp River Horse Campground is intended for stock users Turn west off Highway 20 onto paved Okanogan County Road No. Open, no potable Camp 9114 (Twisp River Road), that turns into forest Road No. 44. After War Creek Campground, cross the water. Northwest 3,000 feet elevation Twisp River and continue on forest Road No. 4430 which turns into forest Road No. 4435, travel to the end Forest pass of the road, turn right into the campground for a total of 22.6 miles northwest of Twisp. Access to nearby required. trails. Loading ramp, hitch rails and feed stations. Maximum length of site is 30 feet. This camp is maintained by the Methow Valley Chapter of the Backcountry Horsemen of Washington.

LOUP LOUP AREA CAMPGROUNDS

JR Located off State Highway 20, 11.5 miles east of Twisp. Maximum length of site is 25 feet. Open, no potable water. $8 per site.

Loup Loup Turn north off State Highway 20 onto forest road 42, 12.5 miles east of Twisp. Good location for large Open, potable water groups. Access to mountain bike trails, scenic drives. Maximum length of site is 36 feet. on. $12 per site.

GOLD CREEK AREA CAMPGROUNDS

Foggy Dew Hiking, mountain biking. Access to motorbike use area. Rattlesnakes occasionally seen in the area. Site Open, no potable number 3 is closed due to possible site flooding. Maximum length of site is 25 feet. water. $8 per site.

TRAILS: Trail Name & No. Current Status Date Down trees have been cut out of the trail, passable to stock. The beginning 12 miles of Andrews Creek 504 7/21/15 this trail burned over in 2003. Bear Mountain 442 Open and cleared of down trees. 7/21/15 Beaver Lake 356 The trail is open and down trees have been cut out of trail. 7/21/15 Blue Lake Trail 314 The trail is open to Blue Lake. Down trees not yet cleared. 7/21/15 Blue Buck Trail 314 This trail burned over in 2006. Trail has not been cleared of down trees. 7/21/15

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Trail Name & No. Current Status Date Area closure to encompass all national forest lands (both in and out of the Pasayten 7/21/15 Wilderness) north of Fourteen Mile and IronGate Trailheads and from Windy Peak north to Haig Mountain and the Canadian Border due the Newby Lake fire. Trail between Cathedral Pass and Spanish Camp to Bunker Hill has down trees removed from trail. The Ashnola River foot-log is gone but the river is easy to ford in the summer; it is knee Boundary Trail Irongate deep in the deepest spot. The bridge at Martina Creek, just west of Ashnola River, is to Pasayten River 533 broken and impassable to stock. There is a re-route just below the bridge that stock can get through; it is a little steep on one side, but it’s stock passable. An old mudslide in the area west of from Bunker Pass impassable to stock. The trail is cleared of down trees from Ashnola River to 1 mile west of Pasayten River, where the trail is blocked to stock by a large pile-up of 130 down trees. The area west of Bunker Hill burned over in 2006. No bridge across Pasayten River so use the ford ¾ mile north of the old bridge site. No bridge across Pasayten River, use ford ¾ mile north of the old bridge site. Down Boundary Trail 7/21/15 trees have not been removed from the trail. Many down trees blocking stock. The trail Pasayten River Trail 533 over the Pasayten River and Frosty Pass at the junction with the Pacific Crest Trail was to PCT cleared of down trees in 2014 but has not been cleared yet this year. The trail is rarely maintained. Only 1.5 miles at the north end of the trail did not burn in Burch Mountain 538 7/21/15 2014 wildfire. Open, trail not cleared of down trees. Trail requires trail-finding skills for area north of 7/21/15 Buckskin Ridge 498 Silver Lake, and area south of Buckskin Lake. Cady Pass 475 Open, trail not cleared of down trees. 7/21/15 The trail has not been maintained for over 8 years. The trail is impassable to stock with 7/21/15 Castle Pass 749 many down trees on the trail, especially in the lower elevations, making trail very difficult for hikers also. Open to the waterfalls at 1.7 miles. The trail has not cleared of many down trees above Cedar Creek Trail 476 7/21/15 Cedar Falls. Only a short portion of the trail is open. The trail is no longer maintained. Closed due Chancellor/Canyon 7/21/15 trail washouts that occurred in 2011. Closed to stock from Boulder Creek to Mill Creek. Creek Trail The trail is closed to hikers from Mill Creek to Cedar Crossing. The trail from Chancellor 754 CFR Trail Closures to Sky Pilot Pass is not maintained, down trees block stock. Chewuch 510 The trail was cleared of down trees in mid-July. 7/21/15 The trail has not been maintained since a 2003 wildfire, there are many, many down trees Coleman Ridge 505 7/21/15 on the trail. Down trees have not been cleared from the trail. Use caution crossing collapsed old 7/21/15 Copper Glance 519 bridge with high water running over it. This trail is not recommended for stock as there is not an alternate route across creek. Down trees are cleared to ford about 1/4 mile past junction with Twisp Pass Trail #432. 7/21/15 There is a 500 foot area of about 50 down trees across trail at about 3 miles, then the Copper Pass 426 remaining trail only has about 10 down trees on the trail. Trail is snow-free and water crossing are easy Crater Creek Trail 416 Down trees have not been cleared from the trail. 7/21/15 Crater Mountain 746 The trail is not maintained. 7/21/15 Use caution on the log crossings over creeks. Down trees have not been cleared from Cutthroat Creek 400 7/21/15 the trail. The trail burned over in a 2003 wildfire and has many down trees and some washout 7/21/15 Crystal Lake 517 areas. This trail has not been maintained for many years, and is impassable for stock and challenging for hikers. This trail has not been cleared of down trees or maintained for many, many years so it is Dean Creek Trail 456 7/21/15 difficult for hikers and is impassable to stock. Down trees have been cleared from the trail. Hikers are finding water available along the Devils Ridge Trail 752 7/21/15 trail. Down trees have not been cleared from the trail. There's about 45 down trees on the 7/21/15 Diamond Jack 514 trail, okay for hikers but 4 to 5 big logs would block stock. No snow on the trail or around Fox Lakes even at 8,000 feet. Drake Creek 502A Down trees have not been cleared from the trail. 7/21/15 Driveway Butte Trail 481 Open 7/21/15 Eagle Creek 410 Down trees cleared to from trail. 7/21/15 Eagle Lakes 416 Down trees have been cleared from the trail. 7/21/15 Early Winters Trail 522 Open. Trail not maintained. 7/21/15 The bridge is out and the trail is no longer maintained. Granite Creek is high during spring East Creek 756 7/21/15 melt. Down trees have been cleared from the trailhead to wilderness boundary. At about one East Fork Buttermilk 7/21/15 mile the trail was washed out by an avalanche and the trail has not been cleared of down 420 trees in the wilderness area; impassable to stock. 7-22-2015 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Recreation Report page 18 of 26

Trail Name & No. Current Status Date East Fork Pasayten 451 Down trees have not been cleared for 4 years, impassable to stock. 7/21/15 Down trees not cleared from trail. This trail enters North Cascades National Park at Easy 7/21/15 Pass so camping beyond Easy Pass requires a backcountry permit from North Cascades Easy Pass 741 National Park before your trip. Fisher Creek Trail on the North Cascades National Park is closed east of Cosho Camp due to proximity of Thunder Creek Fire. Open, however, the trail burned over in 2014 and has not been cleared of down trees Falls Creek Trail 518 7/21/15 since the fire. Falls Creek Falls Trail Short paved trail open to the waterfall. 7/21/15 Ferguson Lake 474A Open. Down trees have been cleared from the trail. 7/21/15 The trail is no longer maintained since a 2003 wildfire, there are many down trees that Fire Creek 561 7/21/15 block stock use of the trail. Foggy Dew Creek Trail Down trees have been cleared from the trail. 7/21/15 Section 1 Tr. 417 Foggy Dew Creek Trail Down trees cleared from trail. 7/21/15 Section 2 Tr. 417A Fred's Lake Trail 474 Down trees have been cleared from the trail to Fred’s Lake. 7/21/15 Goat Peak Trail 457 Trail is open. Great views from the top. Look out is manned beginning June 30th. 7/21/15 Hidden Lakes 477 The trail is cleared of down trees to Hidden Lakes. 7/21/15 Holman Creek 472A Down trees have not been cleared from the trail. 7/21/15 Jackita Ridge 738 Down trees have been cleared from the trail. 7/21/15 Larch Creek/Billy Goat Down trees have been cleared from the trail. 7/21/15 Pass 502 Lake Ann/Maple Pass Down trees have been cleared from the trail. 7/21/15 Loop Trail 740 Open. The trail has many, many down trees. The trail burned over in a 2003 wildfire and is no longer maintained beyond Black Lake. Many snags long the trail could come down Lake Creek Trail 500 in windy weather. The trail to Black Lake is heavily used, and most visitors do not travel 7/21/15 beyond it. There is limited camping in the Black Lake area. Down trees will be cleared to Black Lake in late spring. Leecher Lookout Trail The access road is closed to motorized traffic. 7/21/15 About 15 down trees on the trail have not been cleared. Several down trees just inside Libby Creek 415 7/21/15 wilderness boundary block stock. The trail is logged out from forest Road No. 4230 to the bottom except for one 36-inch diameter tree approximately a half mile from the bottom. Hikers and mountain bikers can Lightning Creek 425 easily get over or around this tree. Also, one tree below the trailhead gate is across the 7/21/15 trail approximately 8 feet above the ground. Several trees are down in the parking area. The upper section of the trail above Road 4230 has approximately 50 trees down. Lookout Mountain Trail Down trees have not been cleared from the trail. 7/21/15 412 Lone Fir 535 Open 7/21/15 Down trees have been cleared from the trail, except for one existing log group with Louis Lake 428 7/21/15 established route around. Maple Pass Loop 740 Open 7/21/15 Martin Creek 429 Down trees are cleared from trail. 7/21/15 Middle Fork Beaver Logged out and passable. 7/21/15 Creek 406 Down trees on the trail but none that hikers couldn't get around or over pretty easily. The old bridge, at 4 miles, across Eureka Creek is washed out. The trail north of the bridge Monument Creek Trail site at Eureka Creek has not been maintained for 30 years. The non-maintained trail has 7/21/15 484 many, many down trees and has areas with trail washouts making it impassable to stock and very difficult for hikers to follow. North Fork 20 Mile Trail Much of this trail burned over in a 2006 wildfire. This trail is brushy and has some down 7/21/15 560 trees and washout areas. Down trees are cleared, except for 1 existing log group with established route around a 4 North Creek 413 foot ponderosa pine steeply angled over last turnpike/culvert just before lake, passable to 7/21/15 hikers but not to horses Oval Lakes 410A Down trees are cleared from trail. 7/21/15 Pacific Crest Trail The trail is open but there is a down tree across the log crossing that replaces the (Bridge Creek to collapsed bridge at 1 mile south of Bridge Creek Trailhead, use caution at the log 7/21/15 Stehekin) 2000 crossing. The trail is passable to hikers. Trail is not recommended for stock as it is a very, very Pacific Crest Trail (Hwy narrow trail from Granite Pass to Methow Pass. Down trees have not been removed from 7/21/15 20 to Harts Pass) 2000 the trail, about 45 down trees between Granite Pass and Methow Pass. 7-22-2015 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Recreation Report page 19 of 26

Trail Name & No. Current Status Date Hikers from PCT to Canada need a Canadian entry permit, stamped and signed by a Pacific Crest Trail Canadian Border Services Agent. Note there is currently no legal way to enter the US 7/21/15 (Hart’s Pass to Canada) from Canada on the PCT 2000 The trail is passable to hikers. Down trees have not been removed from the trail. Pearrygin Peak 526 Open 7/21/15 Peepsight 525 This trail burned over in 2003. It is no longer maintained. 7/21/15 Rainy Lake Trail 310 Open. Down trees have not been removed from the trail. 7/21/15 Down trees have not been cut out of trail beyond the wilderness boundary. This trail is no Reynolds Creek 402 7/21/15 longer maintained. Robinson Pass 478 The trail has been cleared of down trees. 7/21/15 This trail, near the Pacific Crest Trail, has been impassable for stock for the last 2 years Rock Creek 473 7/21/15 due to a very large tree with a large root-wad blocking the trail. Scatter Creek 427 Down trees cleared 7/21/15 Slate Creek 414 Down trees are cleared to the wilderness boundary. 7/21/15 The trail has not been cleared of down trees. This trail enters North Cascades National South Creek Trail 401 Park at South Pass so camping beyond South Pass requires a backcountry permit from 7/21/15 North Cascades National Park before your trip. Stub Creek/Deception The trail beyond 2 miles from Hidden Lakes has not been maintained for many, many 7/21/15 Pass 458 years. Sunrise Lake 417.2 Open. 7/21/15 Tatoosh Buttes 485 The trail has been cleared of down trees from Hidden Lakes to Tatoosh Buttes. 7/21/15 Tungsten 534 The trail has not been cleared of down trees; clearing is scheduled the week of July 20. 7/21/15 The trail has been cleared of down trees. This trail enters North Cascades National Park Twisp Pass Trail 432 at Twisp Pass so camping beyond Twisp Pass requires a backcountry permit from North 7/21/15 Cascades National Park before your trip. Twisp River Trail 440 Down trees have been cleared from the trail. 7/21/15 Trail cleared of down trees for 3.5 miles. Remaining trail not cleared of down trees. There are about 16 down trees on the trail (4 - 24 inches in diameter) and a jumble of logs across trail at 7.6 miles blocking stock travel. This trail enters North Cascades National War Creek 408 7/21/15 Park at War Pass so camping beyond War Pass requires a backcountry permit from North Cascades National Park before your trip. This trail is scheduled to be cleared of down trees the week of July 29th to August 5th. Washington Pass Road gate is open and the trail is open. Northwest Forest Pass not required. 7/21/15 Overlook West Fork Buttermilk 411 The trail has been cleared of down trees but is very boggy. 7/21/15 This trail was cleared of down trees to 1.3 miles then the trail is impassable for stock and very difficult for hikers in the area badly damaged by avalanche debris in 2013/2014, at West Fork Methow Trail 1.7 miles. The trail is currently waiting for repairs as the damaged portion of the trail 7/21/15 480 needs major overhaul or relocation. The remaining trail has many, many scattered down trees throughout the old 2003 burn area (avoid this trail during windy weather). The trail has brushy areas, watch for rattlesnakes, ticks and moose. West Fork Pasayten 472 The trail has not been cleared of down trees. 7/21/15 Whistler Cutoff 575 The trail has been cleared of down trees. 7/21/15 Williams Creek 407 The trail has not been cleared of down trees. 7/21/15 Wolf Creek Trail 527 The trail open to Gardener Meadows, trail is cleared of down trees and passable to stock. 7/21/15

NACHES RANGER DISTRICT

The office phone number is (509) 653-1401. OFFICE HOURS: Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office is closed daily for lunch from noon to 12:30. No permit sales after 4 p.m. The Naches Ranger Station foyer is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to make handouts and forest information available to the public during non-office hours. 7-22-2015 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Recreation Report page 20 of 26

BOULDER CAVE DAY USE SITE IS OPEN: The day use site and trail are open Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. FIRE DANGER: The fire danger is high and campfire restrictions are in effect. No are allowed on the Naches Ranger District. WOODCUTTING: The current Industrial Fire Precaution Level for Zones 675 and 680 is a Level 3 which prohibits all woodcutting activities on the Naches Ranger District at this time. TRAVEL ESSENTIALS: Always be prepared for any kind of weather and/or road conditions. Bring extra clothes, food and water, map, compass and/or GPS, matches, fire starter, pocketknife, first aid kit, sunglasses, flashlight and extra batteries. Please have extra blankets, a shovel, flares, tire chains, basic tools and have toilet paper in your vehicle. CAMPGROUNDS: All the campgrounds on the Naches Ranger District are open. Kaner Flat Campground has both first-come, first-served camping sites and reservation sites. Reservations can be made through the National Recreation Reservation Service by calling their toll free number 877-444-6777 or by going online to their web site at www.recreation.gov . GROUP RESERVATION SITES: Reservations for group camp sites need to be made through the National Recreation Reservation Service by calling their toll free number 877.444.6777 or by going online to their web site at www.recreation.gov . American Ridge Lodge and American River Guard Station group reservation sites are open year-round; the other group sites have reopened for the summer. Registration Area Group Reservation Sites Daily Fee Fee American Ridge Lodge - Open $100 $10 American River Guard Station - Open $ 50 $10 Chinook Pass Indian Flat - Open $100 $10 State Route 410 Kaner Flat - Open $ 60 $10 Pine Needle - Open $ 50 $10 Salmon Cove - Open $ 50 $10 White Pass Clear Lake (North) - Open $ 60 $10 U.S. Highway 12 South Fork - Open $ 60 $10

ROADS: Expect roads to be mostly dry and dusty, drive accordingly.

FLOOD DAMAGED ROADS THAT REMAIN CLOSED:

Road Name and Flood Damaged Roads that are CLOSED Number Wildcat Road Closed to all motorized traffic because of a 30 foot slump in the road and a large culvert that is No. 1306 eroded and damaged. Indian Creek Road Closed due to flood waters and large debris that washed out and blocked the last portion of No. 1308 the road to the trailhead. Closed to all motorized traffic for 5.1 miles from the junction of Forest Road No. 1500/1501 Little Rattlesnake Road (T15N, R15E, Sec. 10) to the junction of Forest Road No. 1501 and Forest Road No. 1503 No. 1501 (T15N, R14E, Sec. 24). Road has been decommissioned from Milepost 2.0 to 2.1. Areas below the decommissioned Gold Creek Road area can be accessed via Forest Road 1703. Areas above the decommissioned area can be No. 1703 accessed via Forest Road No. 1705. The road is open to trail users and snowmobiles.

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TRAILS: Before leaving home, always leave a detailed written trip itinerary with a responsible family member or friend. To check out current conditions at White Pass or any of the other state mountain passes go to http://www.Wsdot.com/traffic/passes . Washington Trails Association web site (www.wta.org) is also an excellent site for obtaining updates on current trail conditions. MOTORIZED TRAILS: All motorized trails on the Naches Ranger District are open and cleared. WILDERNESS TRAILS: Pacific Crest Trail No. 2000 going north from Chinook Pass to Sheep Lake is mostly cleared, but there is one windfall tree that remains across the trail that is difficult for stock. Pacific Crest Trail going south from Chinook Pass to Dewey Lake—the trail is cleared with a couple of muddy spots. Ravens Roost/Trail No. 951 has 10 windfall trees across the trail.

Trail Name Trail No. Current Conditions CLOSED until further notice due to flood damage. A large portion of Crow Lake Way -- NWFP 953 the trail washed away in floodwaters in April. Pleasant Valley Loop 999 CLOSED from Crow Lake Way Trailhead to Union Creek. Indian Creek NWFP 1105 The road is CLOSED, it is damaged 1.5 miles from the trailhead. The road is CLOSED 2.5 miles from the trailhead. The bridge is North Fork Tieton -- NWFP 1118 damaged. The road is rough, especially the last mile to the trailhead, high Bear Creek Mtn. (Section 3 Lake) 1130 clearance vehicles recommended. *North – The trail is open P.C.T. (Chinook Pass) -- NWFP 2000 *South – The trail is open *Naches Peak Loop is open *North - Trail is Open P.C.T. (White Pass) -- NWFP 2000 *South - Trail is Open * = Wilderness Permit Required NWFP = Northwest Forest Pass Required

TONASKET RANGER DISTRICT

The office phone number is (509) 486-2186. OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a 30-minute closure for lunch from 12:30 to 1 p.m. During non-business hours, free forest information is available in the cabinets outside the main entrance to the district office. ROADS: Use caution when traveling on forest roads. Be sure to look at the free Okanogan National Forest Travel Plan Map for more information (available at national forest offices or online at http://go.usa.gov/64Kk ). For current road conditions please call the Tonasket Ranger District office at 509- 486-2186.

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Road Number and Name Condition 3200 Bonaparte lake to Beaver Lake Open 3200-50 Strawberry Mountain Open 3230 Henderson Creek/Mill Creek Open 3235 Phoebe Mountain (Burge Mt.) Open Box Canyon 33 Open 3300 Meyers Creek Open 3300-100 Spur Mountain Road to Lost Lake Open 34 Four Corners to Chesaw Open 30 Aeneas/Crawfish Open 3000-200 Aeneas Valley to Tunk Mountain Open 3000-285 Open 3000-290 Open The road is impassable to vehicles. It washed out again 30015-100 Dugout Mountain Road in the same spot as last year. 3120 Tratnik Road Open 3125 Gardner Creek Road Open 3575-120 Cow Camp Road Four-wheel drive or high clearance vehicles recommend. 37 Middle Salmon-Boulder Creek to 3700 West Fork Open 3800 North Fork Salmon Creek Open 3800-025 Ray Road/Muckamuck Open 3820 Lone Frank Pass Closed 39 Toats Coulee to Long Swamp Open 3900-100 14 Mile Closed at Fourteen Mile Trailhead 3900-500 Iron Gate Rough road surface with some snow

WOODCUTTING: Woodcutting permits are available at the Tonasket Ranger District office from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and at the Okanogan Valley office from 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Monday through Friday. Firewood permits may also be purchased at The Junction in Tonasket, Conconully General Store, and Riverside Grocery. These permits may only be used for woodcutting on the Tonasket Ranger District and Methow Valley Ranger District. Woodcutting permits are non-refundable. Please review the free Okanogan National Forest Travel Plan Map for the areas open for use. INDUSTRIAL FIRE PRECAUTION LEVEL: The DNR, US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Bureau of Indian Affairs all use the same four-level industrial regulation system. This system, which helps prevent wildfires by regulating work in the woods, is known as the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) system. The current Industrial Fire Precaution Level for the Tonasket Ranger District is at Level 2. During Level 2 (Partial Hootowl) power saws may be used between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. A one-hour fire watch is required after woodcutting operations cease. CAMPGROUNDS: All campgrounds in the Tonasket Ranger District are open. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or briquette fire is prohibited across the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest including all campgrounds and designated Wilderness areas. The group site at Lost Lake campground is available by reservation only. This site is generally booked far in advance. Please make your reservations early. Go online at www.recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777 to reserve the Lost Lake group campsite. All other campsites on the Tonasket District are on a first-come, first-serve basis with no reservation needed. 7-22-2015 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Recreation Report page 23 of 26

TRAILS: Due to the Newby Lake Fire an area closure includes National Forest lands both inside and outside of the Pasayten Wilderness. The closure area includes an area north of Fourteen Mile and Iron Gate Trailheads from Sunny Pass north to Armstrong Mountain and the Canadian border. Additionally, a fire in the Mt. Hull area has forced the closure of Whistler Canyon Trail and those portions of the Pacific Northwest Trail on National Forest lands within Township 40N and Range 27E and 28E.

Recommended Trails in the Five Lakes Area Trail Access Area Distance Pipsissewa Trail No. 383 Bonaparte Lake Trails 2 miles Southside Trail No. 308 Bonaparte Lake Trails 3 miles Virginia Lilly Trail No. 322 Bonaparte Lake Trails 4 miles 4th of July Ridge Trail No. 307 Havillah Road Trails 7.3 miles Cabin Trail No. 303 Havillah Road Trails 2.5 miles Antoine Trail No. 304 Havillah Road Trails 4.2 miles Big Tree Trail No. 311 Lost Lake Trails 2.7 miles Strawberry Mountain No. 309 Lost Lake Trails 1.7 miles Beth Lake Trail No. 316 Beaver and Beth Lake 1.9 miles Hiking Trails in the Conconully Area Tiffany Lake Trail No.373 Salmon Meadows 8.5 miles Clark Ridge Trail No. 363 Salmon Meadows 4.5 miles Angel Pass Trail No. 344 Salmon Meadows Campground 1.5 miles Freezeout Ridge No. 345 FS Road # 39 3.7 miles Golden Stairway No. 354 FS Road #3700-420 6.2 miles

Go to the forest website at http://go.usa.gov/8fKA for a complete list of trails and directions. RECREATION PASSES: Recreation passes cost $5 per vehicle per day or $30 for an annual Northwest Forest Pass. Interagency Passes are also honored at trailheads. Passes are available at the ranger district office or online at www.discovernw.org .

WENATCHEE RIVER RANGER DISTRICT

The office phone number is (509) 548-2550. SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. WOODCUTTING: The minimum permit purchase is four cords for $20. The Industrial Fire Precaution Level is Level III for local woodcutting zones. Level III prohibits woodcutting activities at this time. The IFPL for Zone 680 will go to Level II late Friday evening. Under IFPL level II woodcutting is permitted between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. LOGGING is OCCURRING: The Shaser Creek ATV route, located on Road No. 7322 in the Blewett Pass area, is closed to all public use. ROADS:  Smithbrook/Rainy Creek Road No. 6700 is open.  Little Wenatchee Road No. 6500 is open all the way to the end of the road.  Mission Creek Road No. 7100 is open; the gate on Number 2 Canyon Road is open.  Ranger Road No. 7701 is open. 7-22-2015 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Recreation Report page 24 of 26

 Beehive Road No. 9712 is open to Clara Lake trailhead.  Icicle Road No. 7600 is open to the end of the road.  Chiwawa River Road No. 6200. The road is open to the end of the road, the gate is open.  Van Creek Road is open.  Tip Top Road No. 7201 is impassable due to the road sloughing off to the downhill side.  White River Road No. 6400 is open to the end of the road.

CAMPGROUNDS: White River Road tour stop No. 4 has no campground access except for Napeequa Campground. The view point road is open. Campground fees have increased by $1-2 this year. Please check www.fs.usda.gov/okawen for current updates. Area Campground Name Fees Status $20 per night 1st vehicle OPEN with fees & services Eightmile $10 extra vehicle (27 sites are reservable* and 18 are first come, first serve) $17 per night 1st vehicle Bridge Creek OPEN with fees & services $10 extra vehicle $20 per night 1st vehicle Lower Johnny Creek OPEN with fees & services $12 extra vehicle $17 per night 1st vehicle Upper Johnny Creek OPEN with fees & services Icicle $10 extra vehicle Creek $17 per night 1st vehicle Ida Creek OPEN with fees & services $10 extra vehicle $16 per night 1st vehicle Chatter Creek OPEN with fees & services $ 9 extra vehicle $16 per night 1st vehicle Rock Island OPEN with fees & services $ 9 extra vehicle $15 per night 1st vehicle Black Pine OPEN with fees & services $ 8 extra vehicle CLOSED indefinitely due to fire and flood Highway 2 Tumwater hazard potential. No camping is permitted. $21 per night 1st vehicle Nason Creek OPEN with fees & services Lake $12 extra vehicle Wenatchee $16 per night 1st vehicle Glacier View OPEN with fees & services $ 9 extra vehicle CLOSED due to hazardous trees in the area. Soda Springs Little No camping is permitted. Wenatchee River Rainy Creek No fee OPEN Lake Creek No fee OPEN Chiwawa $13 per night 1st vehicle Goose Creek OPEN River $8 extra vehicle

* RESERVATION SITES: To reserve one of the large group sites at Eightmile, Bridge Creek, Tumwater, and Grouse Creek Campgrounds, or campsites at Eightmile Campground, please call the National Reservation line at 1-877-444-6777 via the Internet at www.recreation.gov . Reservations may be made up to one year in advance but cannot be made less than 7 days from the stay date. TRAILS: Forest visitors will encounter snow on higher elevation forest trails. Please refer to www.NWHikers.net; www.WTA.org; www.Cascadeclimbers.com for real time postings and conditions from fellow hikers.  Beverly Creek Trail No. 1391 is snow covered with only a few bare areas beyond the junction of Beverly Creek and Bean Creek trails. The snow is firm in the mornings. There are four or five logs across the trail.  Rock Mountain Trailhead is almost snow free.  Ingalls Creek Trail No. 1215 is open; be aware of hazards from snags and rolling rocks. 7-22-2015 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Recreation Report page 25 of 26

 Sand Creek Trail is open.  Mission Creek Trail No. 1201 is open to Devils Gulch.  Irving Pass Trailhead is OPEN; there is some snow over the last 500 yards.  Little Wenatchee Trail: gate open and has been cleared of winter down.  Nason Ridge trail is closed from Kahler Glen to the junction with Round Mountain.  Heather Lake Trailhead is open.  Top Lake Trailhead is open.  Lake Minotaur Trailhead is open.  Chiwaukum Trailhead is open.  Fourth of July Trailhead is open.  Hatchery Creek Trail No. 1557 is CLOSED to public entry due to public safety concerns resulting from the Chiwaukum Fire.  Phelps creek trail No. 1511 well maintained and recently logged to wilderness boundary.  Schaefer Lake is cleared of down logs and is in good shape.

ENCHANTMENT PERMITS: Overnight Wilderness permits are required from June 15 to October 15 for the Enchantment Area of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. For more information please contact www.Recreation.gov or call Wenatchee River Ranger Station at 509-548-2550. A daily lottery drawing occurs on the front porch of the Forest Service office in Leavenworth promptly at 7:45 a.m. Monday – Saturday, October 15. We recommend people arrive at the ranger station around 7:30 a.m. for the daily lottery. Good Luck to all! Location Trail Status Date Eightmile Lake Trail Logged out, open and snow free July 3 Stuart Lake Trail #1599 Logged out, open and snow free July 3 Colchuck Lake Trail #1599A Clear of all obstacles July 3 Aasgard Pass Snow free July 3 Snow Lakes Trail #1553 Logged out and open June 8 Bugs are bad at Inspiration Lake, Perfection Lake and Prusik Pass AREA CONDITIONS July 3 Snow free up to upper Enchantments.

E-PASSES NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE: Northwest Forest passes can be purchased online. A day pass is $5 and an annual pass is $30. Go to http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/okawen/passes- permits/recreation to purchase these permits. RECREATION PASSES: Passes are required at the following trailheads on the Wenatchee River Ranger District. This list includes only the trailhead names and does not show each individual trail. Basalt Ridge Hidden Lake * Red Hill * Buck Creek (Trinity) Ingalls Creek * Rock Creek Blackpine Icicle Creek Round Mountain Chiwaukum Creek Icicle Gorge * Snow Lakes * Devil’s Gulch (Lower) * Jack/Trout Stuart Lake * Dirtyface Little Wenatchee * Twin Lakes Eightmile* Lower Chiwawa White River Estes Butte Nason Ridge Day passes can also be purchased during the summer months from fee tubes at the trailheads noted with * above.

Recreation day use passes cost $5 per vehicle per day or $30 for an annual Northwest Forest Pass. Passes are available locally at the ranger district office, Leavenworth 76 gas stations (both Highway 2 and Icicle Junction), Der Sportsman, Sleeping Lady Gift Shop, Pioneer Market in Cashmere, Midway Village, 7-22-2015 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Recreation Report page 26 of 26

Parkside Grocery, and Plain Hardware in the Lake Wenatchee area. Interagency Passes are also honored at trailheads and are available for purchase at the ranger district office. WEATHER: Go to www.NOAA.gov for current weather conditions; use zip code 98826 for weather conditions in the Leavenworth area. Remember, weather conditions can change rapidly. Be prepared for cold and possibly snowy weather conditions! Local weather forecasts are available from the National Weather Service at http://go.usa.gov/3Bj4j .