Partially closed
Gifford Pinchot National Forest is partially closed.
Why this statusActive wildfire in or next to this forest: HIGH LAVA (2,899 acres, 95% contained). Area, road, and trail closures are likely — check the forest's alerts & notices page.
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
Gifford Pinchot National Forest is a national forest located in southern Washington, managed by the United States Forest Service.
About Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Gifford Pinchot National Forest is a national forest located in southern Washington, managed by the United States Forest Service. With an area of 1.32 million acres (5,300 km2), it extends 116 km (72 mi) along the western slopes of Cascade Range from Mount Rainier National Park to the Columbia River. The forest straddles the crest of the South Cascades of Washington State, spread out over broad old-growth forests, high mountain meadows, several glaciers, and numerous volcanic peaks. The forest's highest point is at 12,276 ft (3,742 m) at the top of Mount Adams, the second-tallest volcano in the state after Rainier. Often found abbreviated GPNF on maps and in texts, it includes the 110,000-acre (450 km2) Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, established by Congress in 1982.
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How we read this status
We derive Gifford Pinchot National Forest's status from NIFC wildfire perimeters over this forest's boundary — active fires only, not road, trail, or seasonal closures, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Active wildfire in or next to this forest: HIGH LAVA (2,899 acres, 95% contained). Area, road, and trail closures are likely — check the… Full method: how we check park status.
