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  • Foss River Road (FSR 68) Construction Delays and Temporary Closures

    The Foss River Road (FSR 68) will have temporary short closures and delays beginning July 14 and continuing through the fall season for the trenching and burial of a new powerline from the Maloney Ridge communications site to below the railroad trestle.  Work is between mile posts 2 to 10.

    Alert Start Date: July 3rd, 2025
  • FSR 4030 and FSR 4032 Closure Order

    This alert is to announce the closures of Forest System Road #4030 from milepost 1.35 (intersection with Forest System Road #4032) to its terminus and Forest System Road #4032 to its terminus.

    Alert Start Date: June 1st, 2025
  • Fairfax Bridge permanently closed

    The Fairfax Bridge on State Highway 165 across the Carbon River has been permanently closed by Washington Department of Transportation (DOT) due to safety concerns.

    Alert Start Date: May 6th, 2025
  • Heather Lake Trail and Trailhead Closure

    Heather Lake Trail #701 within Township 30N, Range 8E, Sections 15, 16, and 21; Heather Lake Trailhead within T30N, R8E, S15 (See Exhibit A) is closed.

    Alert Start Date: May 1st, 2025
  • FSR 23 and FSR 27 Closure Order

    This alert is to announce the closures of Forest System Road #23 (White Chuck Road) from milepost 3.7 to its terminus with Forest System Road #27 (Rat Trap Pass Road) and Forest System Road #27 (Rat Trap Pass Road) from milepost 4 to its terminus with Forest System Road #23 (White Chuck Road).&nb

    Alert Start Date: March 19th, 2025
  • Permanent Closure of Carbon River Bridge

    SR-165 MP 11.5 Carbon River Bridge is permanently closed. Access to this area is unavailable at this time. 

    Alert Start Date: July 29th, 2024
  • Middle Fork Camping Closure

    A dispersed camping closure along part of Forest Road 56 and Forest Road 5640 went into effect June 1st. Attached is the closure order and map. The decision to close dispersed camping stems from the 2017 Wild and Scenic River designation of the Middle Fork River.

    Alert Start Date: June 1st, 2024
  • Camping Restrictions

    Camping for a total of 28 days, per calendar year, on National Forest System lands outside of a developed campground is prohibited. [36 CFR § 261.58(a)]

    Alert Start Date: March 28th, 2024
  • Alcohol Prohibitions

    Possessing a beverage, which is defined as an alcoholic beverage by State law, by any
    person under 21 years of age is prohibited. 36 CFR § 261.58(bb)
    Providing or selling a beverage, which is defined as an alcoholic beverage by State law, to

    Alert Start Date: March 28th, 2024
  • Entire Forest Under Food Storage Order

    The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest has a food storage order in effect across the entire Forest. This order requires visitors to the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (MBSNF) to store food items in a “bear resistant manner” and to properly dispose of wildlife attractants.

    Alert Start Date: April 15th, 2023