Okanogan County has
1,499,059 acres of U.S. Forest
Service land inside its borders. This land is open to the public and is an
oasis for thousands of visitors every year. The year around outdoor
activities are endless.
The Sheriff's Office goals are to make the woods fun
and safe for all. The Forest Deputy is assigned to patrol U.S. Forest
Service campgrounds, trail heads, forest roads, snow parks, groomed
snowmobile trials and the 2,387 miles of maintained trails.
Okanogan County has 2 Wilderness areas, the Sawtooth
and Pasayten Wilderness areas. Both Wilderness areas are natural and
pristine.
A large portion of the search and rescue missions in
Okanogan County take the Sheriff's Office to U.S. Forest Service lands. Be
sure to plan ahead when visiting these lands and take care to avoid injury
and above all be prepared.
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