Sinlahekin

Growth

Park Closure / Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

Fort Spokane boat launch & day use open; Campground open with some closures

Fort Spokane Campground has re-opened to the public with minimal closures as of 8/14/2026. Sites 39, 40, 41, 50, and walk-in sites 64-68 will remain closed for the foreseeable future due to fire damage and hazard trees. Caution tape and clo...

Park Closure / Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

Total Fire Restrictions Implemented June 20, 2026

Due to extreme fire conditions, all fires at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area are prohibited effective 12:01 a.m., June 20, until further notice. No open flames are permitted. Only self-contained propane or gas cookstoves and lantern...

Park Closure / Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

Fort Spokane Museum and Visitor Center to Close for Repairs

The Fort Spokane Museum and Visitor Center in Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area is temporarily closed for the duration of the summer for critical historic preservation repairs. Dating to 1880, the landmark building originally served a...

Danger / North Cascades National Park

Smoke from Wildfires May Affect Air Quality

Smoke from wildfires is to be expected with active fires across the region.Take precautions when recreating outdoors when heavy smoke is present.

Park Closure / North Cascades National Park

Campfire Ban in All Portions of the Park Complex Begins June 29

Effective Monday, June 29, campfires or the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans, and barbeque grills, are banned in all portions of North Cascades National Park Service Complex, which includes North Cascades Na...

Park Closure / North Cascades National Park

Hozomeen Gate Remains Closed

Until further notice, the gate at Hozomeen will remain closed; vehicle and foot traffic across the US/Canada border is prohibited. Visitors must enter through a designated port of entry.

Sinlahekin Fire Update September 25, 2026 Daily Update Quick Facts Size: 166,007 acres Start Date: July 26, 2026 Cause: Lightning/Natural Containment: 93% Personnel: 521 Location: 12 Miles W of Tonasket, WA Key Message and Operational Updates Today an incoming cold front is expected to bring colder temperatures, rain, and possible thunderstorms with wetting rain and wind gusts up to 30mph. Heavy r...

Sinlahekin Fire Update September 24, 2026 Daily Update Quick Facts Size: 166,007 acres Start Date: July 26, 2026 Cause: Lightning/Natural Containment: 93% Personnel: 439 Location: 12 Miles W of Tonasket, WA Key Message: An incoming cold front is expected to bring colder temperatures and a chance of afternoon thunderstorms on Friday, with significant wind and rain possible. These conditions could c...

Per interagency perimeter data, the SINLAHEKIN containment moved from 92% to 93%.

Per interagency perimeter data, the SINLAHEKIN grew 2 acres to 166,007.

Sinlahekin Fire Update September 22, 2026 - 8:00 am Quick Facts Size: 166,000 a cres Start Date: July 26, 2026 Personnel: 477 Containment: 92% Suppression Repair Completion : 49.8% Please continue to respect all current road and forest closures. Increased public access into active work areas can delay suppression-repair operations and create safety concerns for both the public and fire personnel. ...

Sinlahekin Fire Update September 21, 2026 - 8:00 am Quick Facts Size: 166,000 a cres Personnel: 578 Containment: 92% Suppression Repair Completion : 49.5% Please respect all current road and forest closures. Reopening access remains a priority as conditions allow. Fire and land managers continue evaluating suppression-repair progress, remaining hazards, and firefighter safety before additional are...

Sinlahekin Fire Update September 20, 2026 - 8:00 am Quick Facts Size: 166,000 a cres Start Date: July 26, 2026 Personnel: 589 Containment: 92% Suppression Repair Completion : 49.9% Suppression Repair Progress: Fire crews continue advancing suppression-repair work throughout the incident area, focusing on stabilizing disturbed ground, repairing roads and firelines, and restoring drainage affected b...

Per interagency perimeter data, the SINLAHEKIN was remapped 7 acres lower to 166,005 and containment moved from 84% to 92%.

Sinlahekin Fire Update September 19, 2026 - 8:00 am Quick Facts Size: 166,000 a cres Start Date: July 26, 2026 Personnel: 594 Containment: 84% Suppression Repair Completion : 47.0% Suppression Repair Progress: Crews continue stabilizing disturbed ground, repairing roads and firelines, and improving drainage features impacted by suppression activity. Fuel‑reduction and debris‑management projects ar...

Sinlahekin Fire Update September 18, 2026 - 8:00 am Quick Facts Size: 166,000 a cres Start Date: July 26, 2026 Personnel: 604 Containment: 84% Suppression Repair Completion : 44.6% Suppression Repair Progress: Suppression repair remains the primary operational focus on the Sinlahekin Fire. Crews are working across the western and northwestern portions of the incident to repair roads and firelines,...

Sinlahekin Fire Update September 17, 2026 - 8:00 am Quick Facts Size: 166,000 a cres Start Date: July 26, 2026 Personnel: 616 Containment: 84% Suppression Repair Completion : 43.1% Current Situation: An infrared flight identified several areas of remaining heat in the northwest portion of the fire, but all were within the fire interior. Firefighters continue mop-up while suppression repair remains...

Per interagency perimeter data, the SINLAHEKIN grew 12 acres to 166,012 and containment moved from 81% to 84%.

Sinlahekin Fire Update September 16, 2026 - 8:00 am Quick Facts Size: 166,026 a cres Start Date: July 26, 2026 Personnel: 727 Containment: 84% Suppression Repair Completion : 40.8% Current Situation: Firefighters continue mop-up to secure the fire perimeter and eliminate remaining heat, while the majority of crews are now focused on suppression repair. Crews are restoring disturbed ground, improvi...

Per interagency perimeter data, the SINLAHEKIN containment moved from 77% to 81%.

Sinlahekin Fire Update September 15, 2026 - 8:00 am Quick Facts Size: 166,026 a cres Containment: 77% Personnel: 743 Current Situation: Crews are making steady progress on suppression repair, mop-up, chipping, and other rehabilitation work across the fire area. WALERT and BAER teams are also conducting field assessments to identify potential post-fire hazards, including erosion, runoff, and debris...