Travel Alerts

Updated Aug. 14, 2026

Visitors and residents can find travel advisories and alerts related to transportation, wildfires, and more below. Please check back for updates and consult official local resources for the most up-to-date information on safety and closures.

Wildfire Updates & Resources

Several wildfires are burning across Washington, leading to evacuations and smoky conditions throughout the state. View the status of large wildfires on the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center’s Large Fire Information Map and blog. For air quality and smoke conditions, head to the Washington Smoke blog. View recreation closures from the Department of Natural Resources.

On Aug. 1, Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a statewide state of emergency that prohibits most outdoor and agricultural burning through Sept. 30.

• Autumn Lane / Old Trails Fire / Spokane Complex Fire, Spokane: Evacuations have been lifted. Visitors are encouraged to check Visit Spokane and official City of Spokane resources for updates and advisories. As of Aug. 14, some parts of Riverside State Park are reopening, mostly north of Seven Mile Road. View this map of open areas, and check Washington State Parks for updates.
• Grand Park 2 & Backbone Fires, Mount Rainier National Park area: The Sunrise area and White River Campground are closed. Sunrise Road and White River Road to State Route 410, along with all trails originating from these roads, are closed. View updates.
• High Lava Fire, Gifford Pinchot National Forest: Road and trail closures are in place. View forest closures.
• Kaiser Canyon Fire, Nespelem: Check evacuation orders here.
• Little Giant Fire, Lake Chelan area: View updates. Some campgrounds, trails, and roads in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest are closed. Find forest closures. Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park is completely closed due to the wildfire. View park updates.
• Luna & Border 2 Fires, North Cascades National Park Complex: Road, trail, and area closures. View park closures.
• Modrite Fire, Inchelium area: Evacuation notices are in effect. View updates.
• Ptarmigan Fire, Mazama area: Some trails and roads in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest are closed, including Forest Service Road 5400 (Harts Pass) from the junction with the Monument Creek Trailhead to its terminus. View forest closures.
• Sinlahekin Fire, Tonasket area: Avoid the fire area and follow all posted closures. View updates.
• Three Queens Fire, Snoqualmie Pass area: Level 1, 2, and 3 evacuation orders are in effect. Multiple campgrounds and trails within the fire area are closed, including sections of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). View updates and forest closures.

Check the state Department of Transportation website for road conditions and closures in your travel area. For tips on wildfire safety, check out Recreate Responsibly’s wildfire resources.

For ways to donate to affected communities and links to regional fire updates, view our 2026 Wildfire Relief page.

Major Closures & Traffic Advisories

Amtrak Cascades Service Suspended Between Portland and Seattle

Amtrak has suspended Amtrak Cascades train service between Seattle and Portland through at least Aug. 14 due to a warehouse fire near Portland. Substitute bus service is in place for some trains. Coast Starlight train service will continue with a detour in place. View updates.

Mount Rainier National Park – Highway 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge

As of April 2025, the Department of Transportation permanently closed the Fairfax Bridge on Highway 165 due to safety concerns, preventing access to sites such as Carbon River, Mowich Lake, Spray Park, Tolmie Peak, and nearby campgrounds. Gateway communities of Enumclaw, Wilkeson, Carbonado, and Buckley are still accessible and welcome visitors. The bridge is also closed to pedestrians, and there is no alternate route.

Wildfire-related park closures: The Sunrise area and White River Road from State Route 410 to the White River Campground are closed until further notice, as well as all trails originating from these roads.

Mount St. Helens – Johnston Ridge Observatory

Johnston Ridge Observatory at Mount St. Helens is expected to remain closed until at least 2027 following a landslide on State Route 504 around milepost 51. For updates on when the visitor center will reopen, check here. 

Nisqually State Park

Nisqually State Park is temporarily closed for construction. Find updates on the State Parks website.

Dry Falls Visitor Center 

The Dry Falls Visitor Center will be closed for renovations through 2026.

Additional resources:

• Department of Transportation
• State Parks News & Alerts
• North Cascades National Park Conditions & Alerts
• Olympic National Park Conditions & Alerts
• Mount Rainier National Park Conditions & Alerts

Ferry Disruptions

Washington State has an extensive network of ferries connecting visitors and residents to points throughout Western Washington. For alerts, schedule changes/route cancellations, and more, please check the Washington State Ferries alerts bulletin.