Tyee Lookout

Show on map 509-784-4700 contact@tread-cw.org

Entiat Ranger District, 2108 Entiat WAy
Entiat, WA 98822

Little Giant Fire Closure Order Reduced on the Wenatchee River and Entiat Ranger District

This closure prohibits entry or use of roads, recreation sites, campgrounds and trails within a defined area within the Wenatchee River/Entiat Ranger Districts to reduce the potential for members of the public, and firefighting and repair resources to be endangered or harmed by the hazards associated with active wildfire, recently burned forest as well as to reduce impediment of suppression and rehabilitation, and repair activities.

View the attached closure order and map for location details. Order updated October 14, 2026.

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest - Leavenworth, WA
Little Giant Fire Closure Order: 06-17-07-2026-46

Pursuant to 16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Wenatchee River/Entiat/Chelan Ranger Districts of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. This Order is effective October 14, 2026, through October 31, 2026 unless rescinded sooner.

PROHIBITIONS:

Entering into or being upon National Forest System lands, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.53(e)].
Being on a National Forest System trail, as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.55(a)].
Being on a National Forest System Road as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.54(e)].
Use of vehicle off of National Forest System Roads as described below and displayed on the attached map, Exhibit A [36 CFR § 261.56].

CLOSURE AREA DESCRIPTION:

The Little Giant Fire Closure is defined as follows and only applies to USFS lands:

Closure begins at the jct. with Forest Service Road (FST) 6103 and FST 6105 in T. 27 N., R. 18 E., sec. 33. Closure then follows FSR 6105 to jct. with FSR 6101 in T. 27 N., R. 18 E., sec. 20. Closure then follows FSR 6101 to jct. with FSR 6200 in T. 27 N., R. 17 E., sec. 12. Closure then follows FSR 6200 SW to jct. with FSR 6300 in T. 27 N., R. 17 E., sec. 14. Closure then follows FSR 6300 to the end of the road and jct. with Glacier Peak Wilderness (GPW) boundary in T. 28 N., R. 16 E., sec. 26. Closure then follows the GPW boundary to jct. with Forest Service Trail (FST) 1511 in T. 30 N., R. 16 E., sec. 10. Closure then follows FST 1511 to jct. with FST 1512 in T. 31 N., R. 16 E., sec. 3. Closure then follows FST 1512 to jct. with Chelan/Wenatchee River Ranger District boundary in T. 31 N., R. 16 E., sec. 2.

Closure then follows District boundary to jct. with FST 1230 at Milham Pass in T. 31 N., R. 18 E., sec. 7. Closure then follows FST 1230 to the GPW boundary in T. 31 N., R. 18 E., sec. 16. Closure then proceeds SE following the GPW boundary and then the S shore of Lake Chelan to the jct. with FSR 5900 in T. 29 N., R. 20 E., sec. 25. Closure then proceeds generally S on the NW side of FSR 5900 (allowing this section of FSR 5900 to remain open) to the jct. with FSR 8410 (FSR 8410 open) in T. 29 N., R. 20 E., sec. 35. Closure then follows FSR 5900 (closed from this point on) to the jct. with FSR 5900-114 in T. 29 N., R. 19 E., sec. 25.

Closure then follows FSR 5900-114 to jct. with FST 1448 in T. 29 N., R. 19 E., sec. 25. Closure then follows FST 1448 to the summit of Stormy Mtn. in T. 28 N., R. 20 E., sec. 29. Closure then proceeds S to Stormy Cr. and follows Stormy Cr. to National Forest boundary in T. 28 N., R. 19 E., sec. 23. Closure then proceeds N and then W along N. F. boundary to the jct. with Tyee Cr. in T. 27 N., R. 19 E., sec. 15. Closure then proceeds W along Tyee Cr. and then W to jct. with FSR 5713 in T. 27 N., R. 19 E., sec. 17. Closure then proceeds generally S following FSR 5713 to jct. with FSR 5700 in T. 27 N., R. 19 E., sec. 17. Closure then proceeds S along the W side of FSR 5700 (allowing for FSR 5700 to remain open) with FSR 5709 in T. 27 N., R. 19 E., sec. 28. Closure then follows FSR 5709 to jct. with FST 1409 in T. 27 N., R. 19 E., sec. 32. Closure then proceeds generally NW following FST 1409 to jct. Miners Cr. in T. 27 N., R. 18 E., sec. 15. Closure then follows Miners Cr. and then W to FSR 5200 in T. 27 N., R. 18 E., sec. 34. Closure then proceeds SW along Beaver Cr. to jct. with FSR 6103 and FSR 6105 and the origin of the closure in T. 27 N., R. 18 E., sec. 33.

DEVELOPED CAMPGROUNDS CLOSED

Atkinson Flat Campground	Cottonwood Campground
Nineteen Mile Campground	Three Creek Campground
Chiwawa Horse Camp	Spruce Grove Day Use
Alpine Meadows Campground	North Fork Campground
Phelps Creek Horse Camp	Silver Falls Campground
Riverbend Campground	Halfway Springs Camp
Schaefer Creek Campground	Lake Creek Campground
Rock Creek Campground	Fox Creek Campground
Finner Creek Campground	Graham Harbor Campground
Grouse Creek Group Site	Graham Harbor Creek CG
Goose Creek Campground	Corral Creek Campground
Deer Camp	Grouse Mountain Campground
Handy Springs Campground	Junior Point Campground

ROADS CLOSED

Chiwawa River Rd 6200	6306-602	5502
Phelps Creek Road 6211	6103	5503
6100-800	6103-300	5504
6102	6105	5901
6101	6104-111	5904
6102-400	6102-200	5900-114, 112, 113
6200-202	6300-111	5900
6208	6307	Entiat River Rd. 5100
6200-200	5700 at end of pavement	5605
6209-111	5715	5709
6209	5711	5703
6209-107	5606	5713
6210	5608	5901
6300-511	5501-711	5902
		5904

TRAILS CLOSED

Little Giant Trail 1518	Phelps Cr. Tr. 1511
Buck Creek Trail 1513	Cow Creek Trail 1404
Chiwawa River Tr. 1550	Larch Lake Tr. 1430
Chikamin Cr. Tr. 1534	Shetipo Cr. Tr. 1429
Minnow Ridge Tr. OHV 1524	Upper Mad River Tr. 1409.1
Minnow Ridge Tr. 1538	Mad River Trail 1409
Basalt Ridge Tr. 1515	Mad Lk. Tr. 1406
Basalt Pass Tr. 1530
Entiat River Tr. 1400	Larch Lake Tr. Connector 1430A
Wilson Cr. Tr. 1231	Garland Pk. Tr. 1408
Cool Cr. Tr. 1431	Three Creek Tr. 1428
Ice Cr. Tr. 1405	Hunters Tr. 1417
45 Mile Sheep Drive Tr. 1432	Blue Cr. Tr. 1426
Snow Brushy Tr/ Emerald Park 1230	N. Tommy Trail 1425
North Fork Entiat River Tr. 1437	M. Tommy Tr. 1424
Pyramid Mtn. Tr. 1433	S. Tommy Tr. 1423
Pyramid Mtn. Viewpoint Tr. 1441
Fern Lake Tr. 1436	Tyee Ridge Tr. 1415
Pyramid Cr. Tr. 1439	Cougar Mtn. Tr. 1418A
Butte Cr. Tr. 1440	Cougar Ridge Tr. 1418
Duncan Ridge Tr. 1434	Jimmy Cr. Tr. 1419
Anthem Cr. Tr. 1435	Billy Cr. Tr. 1416
Billy Ridge Tr. 1413	Pond Camp Tr. 1409.2
Hi Yu Tr. 1403	Lost Lk. Tr. 1421
Ice Lakes Tr. 1405.1	Lake Cr. Tr. 1443
Three Creeks Lower Tr. 1428.1	Angle Pk. Tr. 1444
Duncan Hill Viewpoint Tr. 1434A	Devils Backbone Tr. 1448
Lower Chiwawa Tr. OHV 1548	4 Mile Ridge Tr. 1445
Shaefer Lake Tr. 1519	Rock Creek Trail 1509
Estes Butte Tr. 1528	Carne Mtn Tr. 1508

See Exhibit A for closure map.

EXEMPTIONS:

Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire-fighting force in the performance of an official duty.
Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation Order), specifically exempting them from this Order.

These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 CFR Part 261, Subpart A. Violations of these prohibitions are punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.00 for an individual or $10,000.00 for a corporation, or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. (16 USC § 551; 18 USC §§ 3551, 3571, and 3581.)

Executed in Wenatchee, Washington on this 14th day of October, 2026.

Overview

The Tyee Lookout sits at an elevation of 6,654 feet in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Built in the 1950’s, the lookout was used by Forest Service personnel until the 1990’s. A stay at Tyee is not for the faint of heart, this is a rough place. Starting with the access road, the lookout is accessible by four-wheel drive truck from mid-June to mid-October. The last 3.6 miles of the road are narrow, steep, sandy and very rocky; including two rock ledges, good tires are a must. Once at the lookout the ground is also rocky and uneven, just walking around can present challenges to those not fleet on their feet. Two sides of the lookout drop off very steep to the valley below, a fall would be bad, keep kids away from the edge and do not let them play on railing. Sitting at the top of the mountain, the wind blows frequently, and can be much cooler than the valleys. The lookout is an old structure, although remodeled dirt and dust still blow in. As an alternative to driving, the lookout is accessible by walking the last 4 miles up the road. Recent upgrades to the building will make your stay comfortable, but are still primitive, guests should be prepared with their own supplies.

Recreation

Nearby roads, the Tyee Ridge trail and Billy Ridge trail offer opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and dirt biking. Although you may still see the light of a faraway house from the top, the star gazing is still very good.

Facilities

The 16x16 cabin sleeps four and is equipped with four single foam mattresses, two on regular frames and two on trundle style frames. A bench, broom and dust pan are provided. A portable toilet is located 30 yards from the lookout behind a privacy screen. This is for poop not pee, please be prepared to pee away from the lookout behind a tree. The lookout has LED strip lights that provide a lot of light.

Guests must bring their own:

Water for drinking, cooking and washing
Cook stove and propane
Cookware and dishes
Bedding
Flashlight, first aid supplies, trash bags and maybe a game or two.

Natural Features

Views from the lookout include Stormy Mountain, numerous peaks in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness and east to the Waterville Plateau. The rocky outcrop is home to whitebark pine, a species on decline, please respect and admire this tree.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (509) 860-4267.

Nearby Attractions

Billy Ridge and Tyee Ridge trails are adjacent to the lookout.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

Largest party: 4 people

Directions

From the junction of Entiat River Road and 97A, driver 10.1 miles on the Entiat River Road. Turn left on county road 119A and cross the Entiat River. Drive 2.1 miles to the junction of FS road 5700 and FS road 5800, continue straight on FS road 5700. Road is now single lane paved road, parts of which are steep as it gains elevation to the ridge. Drive 13.9 miles to the junction of 5700 and 5713. There is not a sign currently so keep an eye on your odometer. Turn right on the 5713. If you do not have a high clearance vehicle stop and park at the 0.6 mile mark, there is a large parking area and pine tree. The final 3.6 miles to the lookout are on a very rough, rocky road requiring good tires and a high clearance vehicle.

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

17 reviews

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

Rebecca M

Loop:Tyee Lookout

Site:

Reviewed 3 months ago

Tyee lookout was probably the most unusual and spectacular place I’ve ever stayed, and being there, watching smoke from the Little Giant fire as it burned north of us, was an interesting and unique experience. The beds were comfortable, and I’ve never used a bathroom with a better view! Also, the road seems to have been improved, as it was much less difficult than the site write up made it seem (just a one lane gravel forest road with no real obstacles) so it was straightforward to get up to the lookout. I’m so thankful to have had the chance to experience this piece of history, and I’m hopeful that the fires will spare it so that others can do the same.

John K

Loop:Tyee Lookout

Site:

Reviewed a year ago

I felt lucky to get this reservation in only a few attempts, though I don't think I understood the reservation system overall as I missed the first half of the season. The outlook was clean and in good shape. The wired LED lights did not work, but they had several solar lanterns available. The window shades were up and secured in place so we did not need to open up as much as I expected. Some of the original navigation equipment makes it feasible to identify distant peaks. We received a combination for the door lock in advance. Check in 3 pm, check out 11 am; I don't think I'd seen that in advance. The road was recently serviced and in good shape, sufficient for a SUV or pickup. I wish our local roads were as good as the asphalt up the mountain, though it is single lane. Overall I had a great time. One day was more than sufficient for us.

Jessica S

Loop:Tyee Lookout

Site:

Reviewed a year ago

Once in a lifetime experience. Thank you Forest Service employees and volunteers for preserving such a special place.

John R

Loop:Tyee Lookout

Site:

Reviewed a year ago

Wonderful time. Prepare to stay up late to see the sunset and early rise to see sunrise. Little windy, some bugs bites, and the solar lights aren’t working properly so bring your own lamps. The road is much improved.

Kathryn H

Loop:Tyee Lookout

Site:

Reviewed 2 years ago

Nearly impossible to get a reservation. I had to wake up before 7am every morning for multiple weeks to try to hit the book button before anyone else. Terrible, unfair process. Why not do a lottery?! Anyway the Lookout was great. Got there late due to the long drive and had trouble getting in because it was not obvious where the numbers were supposed to line up on the padlock (using a flashlight). It was snowing with high winds which didn’t help. There is no heater, which we anticipated so we brought multiple layers to sleep in. There were lots of visitors during the day. Some of them left garbage lying around. The building is in really good shape. Beautiful restoration job. The sunrises and sunsets were spectacular. I recommend a high clearance vehicle to access. Fun drive in my Toyota Tacoma.

alexei e

Loop:Tyee Lookout

Site:

Reviewed 3 years ago

The Lookout stay was amazing. So quiet, and so many stars. Definitely mattresses and room for four. To call this a drive-up Lookout is a crime against the dictionary. Bring your awd vehicle with good clearance, or be prepared to walk. This road is not for first-timers. Paved all the way to the 4.2 mile spur. Gird yourself. 5/5 for the Lookout, 0/5 for the road.

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Reserve