Travel Alerts

Updated Sept. 23, 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.

• Wonderland Complex Fires, Mount Rainier National Park area: Closures include Grand Park area trails and backcountry campgrounds. White River Road has reopened along with White River and Sunrise trails. Sunrise Road remains closed to vehicles. View park updates.
• Little Giant and Sisi Fires, Lake Chelan area: Closures are in place in the Wenatchee River and Entiat Ranger Districts. View updates. Find forest closures.
• Luna & Border 2 Fires, North Cascades National Park Complex: Road, trail, and area closures. View park closures.
• Sinlahekin Fire, Tonasket area: U.S. Forest Service and BLM closures remain in effect, and Loomis State Forest remains closed. View updates.
• Three Queens, King, and Goat Fires, Snoqualmie Pass area: 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

Highway 101 Hoh River Bridge, Olympic Peninsula

The Hoh River Bridge will close south of Forks for repairs for three six-day stretches until mid-October, blocking the full loop around the Olympic Peninsula on Highway 101. Travelers should plan accordingly and expect hours-long detours between Forks and Hoquiam. The first closure is 5 a.m. Sept. 24 to 5 p.m. Sept. 29. The next two closures are 5 a.m. Oct. 1 to noon Oct. 6, and 5 a.m. Oct. 8 to noon Oct. 13. View the project page and travel map.

Larrabee State Park, Bellingham area

Campgrounds and day-use areas, including shelters and restrooms, will be closed from Sept. 16 through May 2027. Other areas of the park remain open. Find updates.

Riverside State Park, Spokane

Following the Spokane Complex Wildfires, some parts of Riverside State Park have reopened, mostly north of Seven Mile Road. View this map.

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

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. There is no alternate route.

Johnston Ridge Observatory, Mount St. Helens

Johnston Ridge Observatory at Mount St. Helens is expected to remain closed until at least 2027 following a landslide on State Route 504. Find updates.

Nisqually State Park, Eatonville

Nisqually State Park is temporarily closed for construction. Find updates.

Dry Falls Visitor Center, Coulee City

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

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.