About Section 3 Lake Trailhead
Provides access to: Bear Creek Mountain Trail #1130 within Goat Rocks Wilderness. There is also access to Tieton Meadows Trail #1128 within the first mile of Bear Mountain Creek Trail.
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Section 3 Lake Trailhead
Packwood, Washington · Yakima County · Facility
Provides access to: Bear Creek Mountain Trail #1130 within Goat Rocks Wilderness. There is also access to Tieton Meadows Trail #1128 within the first mile of Bear Mountain Creek Trail.
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46.55570, -121.31200
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Weather at Section 3 Lake Trailhead
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Snow
42°/32°
💧 8%🌬 17mph
↑ 6:51 AM ↓ 4:45 PM
Thu
Snow
36°/27°
💧 6%🌬 21mph
↑ 6:53 AM ↓ 4:44 PM
Fri
Light Rain
39°/28°
💧 37%🌬 7mph
↑ 6:54 AM ↓ 4:42 PM
Sat
Light Drizzle
47°/34°
💧 11%🌬 6mph
↑ 6:56 AM ↓ 4:41 PM
Sun
Snow Showers
40°/21°
💧 39%🌬 15mph
↑ 6:57 AM ↓ 4:39 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
From Packwood, WA take US-12 E for 27.5 miles and turn right on Forest Road 1200 (Tieton Reservoir Road) and follow for about 3 miles then take a left to stay on Forest Road 1200 to drive around Clear Lake and follow for 2 miles. Then go right on Forest Road 1205 and follow for 2.7 miles. Turn left on Forest Road 742 and take a slight right on Forest Road 1204 and follow Forest Road 1204 about 6 miles to the trailhead.Alert: The road is rough.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Section 3 Lake Trailhead
Heading to Section 3 Lake Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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