07/20/2021
**UPDATE: Please note that DNR land does not encompass the lands of other state agencies, state parks, national parks or national forests or privately-owned lands. For the status of those lands, please check with the appropriate agency.**
Beginning Friday, July 23, DNR is closing all recreational and public access to DNR-managed lands in eastern Washington due to the extreme fire danger and ongoing drought east of the Cascades.
This closure will apply to DNR-managed state lands, conservation areas, community forests and any associated roads, trails, campgrounds, recreational sites or recreational facilities.
DNR staff will continually monitor conditions, and a reopening date for recreation access will be determined once these factors improve.
To get updates on recreation openings and closures, visit dnr.wa.gov/open.