Olympic National Forest - Lake Cushman Area - US Forest Service
This area gets its namesake from the stunning Lake Cushman Reservoir, a popular destination for its clear waters and lush forested shoreline. Extremely popular for swimming, fishing, boating and picnicking during sunny weekends, this area also provides ample opportunities to climb steep trails reaching rocky alpine peaks within the Mount ...
Olympic National Forest - Recreation - US Forest Service
Lake Cushman. Lake Cushman (elevation 700 ft.) is a large 4,000 acre reservoir created by the damming of the North Fork Skokomish River. The Lake is within National Forest, tribal and private land, so visitors should remember to get permission before fishing private land.
Olympic National Forest - Big Creek Campground - US Forest Service
Three covered picnic shelters are available for group–day use only. Hiking, mountain climbing, fishing, swimming, and exceptional scenery can be enjoyed in the area. Lake Cushman and the Staircase entrance to Olympic National Park are nearby with …
Olympic National Forest - Bear Gulch Day Use Area - US Forest …
Bear Gulch is a beautiful and popular picnic area situated next to the scenic North Fork Skokomish River on north side of Lake Cushman Reservoir. A few picnic tables and a vault toilet are available. A rocky beach provides access to swimming and wading.
Olympic National Forest - Camping & Cabins:Campground Camping
Lake Cushman Area This area gets its namesake from the stunning Lake Cushman Reservoir, a popular destination for its clear waters and lush forested shoreline. Extremely popular for swimming, fishing, boating and picnicking during sunny weekends, this area also provides ample opportunities to climb steep trails reaching rocky alpine peaks ...
Olympic National Forest - Alerts & Closures - US Forest Service
2023年6月9日 · Alcohol Ban for Lake Cushman Corridor in effect. Alert. Date(s): Jan 30, 2024. Forest Order: 06-09-23-01 LAKE CUSHMAN CORRIDOR PROHIBITIONS - #06-09-23-01
Olympic National Forest - Mount Skokomish Wilderness - US …
The 13,015 acre Mt. Skokomish Wilderness is located in the southeast portion of the Olympic National Forest, north of Lake Cushman in Mason County. This Wilderness includes very steep terrain ranging in elevation from 800 feet near Lake Cushman to …
Olympic National Forest - Wonder Mountain Wilderness - US …
Wonder Mountain Wilderness borders the Olympic National Park and is located west of Lake Cushman in Mason County. Terrain is generally rugged and ranges from a low of 1,740 feet in McKay Creek to the summit of Wonder Mountain at 4,758 feet.
Olympic National Forest - Home - US Forest Service
First wildflower I’ve seen blooming for the 2018 season: rusty haired saxifrage (Micranthes rufidula), which is fairly common on exposed rock faces along Lake Cushman. Also along Forest Service Road 24 near Lake Cushman, I saw Indian plum ( Oemleria cerasiformis ) just starting to flower – in another week or so, these shrubs will be covered ...
Olympic National Forest - News & Events - US Forest Service
2024年8月21日 · Lightning Peak Fire near Lake Cushman, Wash. 1/10 of acre Due to the steep terrain and risk to firefighters, fire managers made the decision to suppress the fire using air resources only. The fire is showing some smoke, but suppression efforts have kept …