Mount Skokomish Wilderness
Mt. Skokomish Wilderness is located in the southeast corner of Olympic National Forest, just north of Lake Cushman. Two long ridges here, running roughly northeast to southwest, support several bold rocky summits and numerous sharp spires. The northern ridge rises to Mounts Skokomish, Lincoln, and Cruiser, with ragged Sawtooth Ridge, popular for its excellent rock-climbing opportunities, stretching between Lincoln and Cruiser. Elevations range from about 2,000 feet to 6,434 feet on Mount Skokomish, which anchors the northwest boundary. The southern ridge includes the summits of Mounts Pershing, Washington, Rose, Ellinor, Jefferson Peak, and Tran Spire, all interesting and often challenging climbs.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | U.S. Forest Service |
| State | Washington |
| Size | 13,278 acres |
| Designated | 1984, by Congress |
| Center point | 47.55° N, 123.28° W |
| Night sky | About as dark as the ground gets (Black Marble reading 9) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees Federal campground
The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.
Weather by month
Large units span more than one climate. The station stands in for the center point, and the outer parts of the boundary can be warmer or colder.
Where to camp
None of the 7 federal campgrounds within ten miles sit inside the boundary. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
Trails
4 named Forest Service trails enter this wilderness, 14 miles in all.
| Trail | Miles | Allowed uses |
|---|---|---|
| Mildred Lakes | 4.1 | |
| Mt. Rose | 3.6 | |
| Mt. Ellinor | 3.2 | |
| Putvin | 2.7 |
Lengths and allowed uses come from the Forest Service trail layer by way of Trailhead Atlas. This trail list was copied from Trailhead Atlas on November 1, 2026 and is copied again on each weekly run. Trails in plain text have no page there yet.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 7.1 miEnchanted Valley Chalet ↗Port Angeles, WA
- 8.5 miNorth Hamma Hamma River Bridge ↗Eldon, WA
- 8.7 miSouth Hamma Hamma River Bridge ↗Eldon, WA
- 9 miHigh Steel Bridge ↗Shelton, WA
- 11.3 miVance Creek Bridge ↗Shelton, WA
- 12.7 miInterrorem Guard Station--Olympic National Forest ↗Duckabush, WA
- 13.9 miBotten Cabin ↗Port Angeles, WA
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
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Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Mount Skokomish Wilderness?
13,278 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Mount Skokomish Wilderness?
The U.S. Forest Service.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Mount Skokomish Wilderness in?
Washington.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Mount Skokomish Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 1984.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at Mount Skokomish Wilderness?
Camping inside a wilderness is usually allowed away from roads, with no facilities, and the managing agency page has the permit rules. The federal campgrounds within ten miles are listed under Where to camp.
Source: Where to camp
How do I get to Mount Skokomish Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 47.555° N, 123.275° W. Olympic National Park is 22 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Which national parks are near Mount Skokomish Wilderness?
Olympic National Park (22 mi). Park Atlas has fees, hours and alerts for each.
Source: Nearby on the other atlases
Are there historic places near Mount Skokomish Wilderness?
The National Register has 7 listings within 15 miles, including Enchanted Valley Chalet and North Hamma Hamma River Bridge.
Source: Register Atlas
Sources
- Boundary, name, acreage, designation year, states and description: Wilderness Connect.
- Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
- Trailheads and sites: the Forest Service Recreation Opportunities layer, points inside the boundary.
- Trails: the Trailhead Atlas open-data file of Forest Service trails, matched on the wilderness each trail enters.
- Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
- Weather, alerts, air quality, river flow and earthquakes load live in your browser from NWS, AirNow, USGS and iNaturalist when you open the page.