Sandstone Monoliths in Teanaway Community Forest
Features: Sandstone Towers, Camping, Hiking, Horseback Riding
Pass Required: Discover Pass
Exclamation Point Rock, Teanaway Community Forest
You may think that you've seen what Washington has to offer, but even if you've lived here your whole life, you can always find new surprises and recreation opportunities that you may have never heard of before. This is thanks in part to the fact that new recreation land is still being established all over the state! One such example is the Teanaway Community Forest, 50,000+ acres that was acquired by the state in 2013, making it Washington's first community forest. Just a couple years ago, land managers began undertaking a 15-year development and conservation plan to ensure recreational activities and facilities are consistent with restoration goals while also providing a sustainable network of recreational trails for motorized and non-motorized use.
There is an assortment of recreation opportunities available in the area—plenty of camping, hiking, and horseback riding. You may want to check out the incredible sandstone towers that inhabit the forest, including Exclamation Point Rock, Cheese Rock, Mammoth Rock, and Bible Rock. Teanaway Community Forest offers stunning views toward Mt. Stuart and the Enchantments and the Teanaway Valley. The whole area is rich in trails, recreation opportunity, and a chance to see conservation and sustainable forestry in action.
Informational maps within the forest help to guide visitors to many of the trails and campgrounds available to explore. It is also worth noting that hikers, horseback riders, and mountain bikers may use the existing unmaintained trails and gated roads at their own risk until sanctioned trails are established though the 15-year development plan adopted in 2019.
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50,000 acres of conservation land
Standstone rock formations
Newly acquired area, see land management practice in action
Cheese Rock, Teanaway Community Forest
Teanaway Community Forest Tips from DNR
Please respect private property inholdings by using our map to avoid trespassing.
To protect the landscape, visitors may not construct new trails or change existing trails. Motorcycle, ORV, and ATV riders are reminded that they are not allowed on gated roads closed to motor vehicles and are asked to honor posted off-limit areas; it is illegal to drive around berms or other barriers intended to inhibit motorized use.
Cutting firewood is not allowed.
Stays are limited to seven days in a 30-day period.
Enjoy equestrian camping in Indian Camp and Teanaway Campground only.
No dispersed camping, or camping outside of a designated campground, allowed.
Hunting and fishing in the Teanaway Community Forest are allowed under WDFW regulations.
Please honor county parking signs when accessing the groomed trail system. Parking for 47 miles of groomed trail is available at the Teanaway/29 Pines Staging Area located on the North Fork Teanaway Road. For more information click here.
