Travel Alerts
Updated Sept. 4, 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.
- Electric Fire, Marblemount area: Some forest service roads are closed off Highway 20. View updates.
- Wonderland Complex Fires, Mount Rainier National Park area: Closures include roads, trails, and campgrounds, including Sunrise and White River roads and the Grand Park area. View park updates.
- High Lava Fire, Gifford Pinchot National Forest: Road, trail, and campground closures remain in place. View forest closures.
- Little Giant and Sisi Fires, Lake Chelan area: Some campgrounds, trails, and roads in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest are closed. View updates. Find forest closures.
- Luna & Border 2 Fires, North Cascades National Park Complex: Road, trail, and area closures. View park closures.
- 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: Parts of Loomis State Forest are closed. View updates.
- Three Queens, King, and Goat Fires, Snoqualmie Pass area: 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
Riverside State Park
Following the Spokane Complex Wildfires, some parts of Riverside State Park have reopened, mostly north of Seven Mile Road. View this closure map, and check Washington State Parks for 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.