Forest headquarters office and visitor reception desk reopen

WENATCHEE - The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest headquarters office and reception desk located at 215 Melody Lane in Wenatchee is now open following renovations of the leased office space. Visitor information, firewood cutting permits for the Wenatchee River, Entiat, and Chelan Ranger District areas, recreation passes (Northwest Forest Pass-annual and day use permit), and free-use mushroom permits are now available in-person Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

 

Information services also remain available through the forest website or by phone 509-664-9200. National Forest maps and recreation permits are available at the Wenatchee River and Chelan Ranger District offices or can be purchased online. Some Forest Service recreation permits or maps are available through a few local vendors, such as Bi-Mart, Sportsman’s Warehouse, Big 5, Hooked on Sports.

 

To check on the schedule for a specific office or recreation site please contact the local ranger district office or visit the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest https://www.fs.usda.gov/okawenwebsite; scroll to the bottom of the page for office locations, hours and contact information.