Jackson Creek

Jackson Creek is a unique wild area bordering Canada between the Colville and Okanogan National Forests. Part of the majestic Midway Mountains, its open fields are sprinkled with old-growth forests of western larch, Douglas fir, and western red cedar. Deep canyons and mighty cliffs form the landscape's robust side, while its gentler parts consist of rolling hills with grassy plateaus. Do not get lost in the view for too long or you might miss your chance to stumble across the rare and enchanting Okanogan fame flower!

Like much of the rare Okanogan Highlands landform, the biological system of Jackson Creek is sparsely represented in our nation’s wilderness preservation system. Low-elevation dry Douglas fir and cooler and wetter coastal forest types—including 1,500 to 2,000 acres of old growth forest—is prime habitat for many wildlife. Jackson Creek is also essential habitat for many species of wildlife that need to be able migrate between Canada, the US and habitats to the east and west.

To be in Jackson Creek is to truly be in solitude. Just look out at the night sky—rated the darkest possible in the continental United States—and take in the untamed wilderness.