Well, another drive in area has been shut off to fishermen and swimmers.

The area below "twin bridges", on the lower Wynoochee is now gated off to all vehicle traffic. The area was known as the Elks Picnic area. The Elks picnic area was always closed, gated, but another road that went down to the river was open......picture shows the new gate blocking that road.

The gravel bar, below the bridges was a open road to people with 4 wheel drives.....while Sheriff or WDFW Enforcement, could have controlled the problem, they choose not to.

Garbage and driving has been a on going problem for years but "the long hot, no rain this summer has made problem worse.

You will be able to "walk in" and fish or swim but gone are the days when the "old timers" could drive in and Plunk, while sitting in their trucks.

Oh, parking is very limited..........