Sinlahekin

Growth

Park Closure / Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

Hawk Creek Campground Reservations Closed Until Further Notice

Campground reservations remain closed until further evaluation. The Hawk Creek Area (road, boat launch, and waterway) is now open to the public after a road improvement and stabilization project.

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 / North Cascades National Park

Cascade River Road Closed for the Winter Season

Cascade River Road is closed at milepost 21 (Johnson Cabin) two miles before the trailhead. Cascade River Road usually opens in mid-summer depending on snow and road damage. Do not block gate. Foot and bicycle traffic is permitted beyond th...

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.

Park Closure / North Cascades National Park

Fire Closures - Trail, Area, and Camp Closures

For closures due to fire activity visit the Fire Closures page, including trail, area, and camp closures for current and post fire conditions.

Per interagency perimeter data, the SINLAHEKIN containment moved from 99% to 100%.

Per interagency perimeter data, the SINLAHEKIN containment moved from 98% to 99%.

Per interagency perimeter data, the SINLAHEKIN containment moved from 96% to 98%.

Per interagency perimeter data, the SINLAHEKIN containment moved from 94% to 96%.

Per interagency perimeter data, the SINLAHEKIN containment moved from 93% to 94%.

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,...