The State of Washington is rich in National Forests, having a total number of ten. Almost all of them are now more or less accessible to motorists. A list of these forests follows.
Chelan (677,429 acres). Good automobile roads give access to the lower end of Lake Chelan, from the Sunset Highway and the Yellowstone Trail by Blewett Pass and Wenatchee. There are many camping places along the lake. Further information concerning camping sites may be obtained from the Supervisor at Okanogan.
Columbia (784,498 acres). A road forty-seven miles long, passable for automobiles, connects Castle Rock with Spirit Lake in this forest. The Forest Service maintains a public camp ground on the south shore of the lake where tourists and campers are always welcome. For other information write the Supervisor of this forest at Portland, Oregon.
Colville (754,886 acres). Tourists may visit the remotest settlement in the Colville National Forest by automobile and secure camping supplies from [[305]]towns on, or away from, the railroad. The Forest Supervisor can be reached at Republic.
Olympic (1,534,689 acres). Olympic Hot Springs can be reached from Elwha P. O. on the Olympic Highway. Splendid camping places can easily be had near the springs along Boulder Creek. The address of the Supervisor is Olympia.
Rainier (1,315,891 acres). McClellan Pass Highway, built by the Forest Service and the State, is now completed as far as the Dalles of White River. The National Park Highway from Tacoma to Mount Rainier follows the Nisqually River in the Rainier National Forest for three miles. Frequent camping sites may be found along these highways. The Supervisor may be found at Tacoma.
Snoqualmie (698,043 acres). Along the principal routes of travel in this forest the Forest Service has cleared up the most desirable camping sites. The Supervisor is located at Seattle.
Washington (1,454,214 acres). This forest is rugged, and good automobile roads are few. For camping sites information may be secured from the Supervisor at Bellingham.
Wenaha (313,434 acres). One hundred and forty miles of road passable by automobiles traverse this forest. Popular camping places accessible by automobile are Tollgate and Godman Springs. For others inquire of the Supervisor at Walla Walla.
Wenatchee (665,276 acres). The new road over Blewett Pass has a maximum grade of five per cent and furnishes one of the most attractive and beautiful [[306]]drives in the Northwest. Lake Keechelus is skirted by the Sunset Highway on its east side. Here are good hunting and fishing in season and beautiful camping places. Leavenworth, Wash., is the headquarters of the Supervisor.