Squamish River FSR - "Squamish Main"
Sea To Sky Natural Resource District
Distance
27.59 km
Last Road Report
May 20, 2026
Closures
No Posted Closures
Location
Squamish River FSR
Permit Holder
District Manager Squamish (dsq)
Waypoints
Distance
27.59 km
Avg. Gradient
0%
Ascent
0m
Descent
0m
Last Road Report
May 20, 2026
Closures
No Posted Closures
Location
Squamish River FSR
Permit Holder
District Manager Squamish (dsq)
Waypoints
Conditions
Start to 21.5 km
Impassable
3d ago
21.5 to 22.0 km
Impassable
28d ago
22.0 to 27.6 km
Somewhat Degraded
28d ago
Description
Major washout from August 6th, 2025,
Road Bulletins
Mud creek washout at 21.5 has been temporarily repaired, access still blocked as there is ANOTHER washout at 22.5 which they have yet to repair. They have equipment and material on site to complete the repair of washout no.2 and I saw that dirtbikers rigged up a ramp of sorts, if you’re skilled enough you can probably get through the second washout on a dirtbike but it looks like they are actively repairing the road.
My guess is they have equipment/contracts past 21.5 and as such are temporarily repairing the road to regain access. Others have correctly stated this would be the only reason the permit holder would even bother repairing the road as public access isn’t their concern, so there you go. I am hopefully wrong but my guess is they have no interest in allowing the public over their patchjob, they will probably retrieve their gear or resources for a few weeks and block the road off again. Please update if I am incorrect on their intentions to open it to the public.
My guess is they have equipment/contracts past 21.5 and as such are temporarily repairing the road to regain access. Others have correctly stated this would be the only reason the permit holder would even bother repairing the road as public access isn’t their concern, so there you go. I am hopefully wrong but my guess is they have no interest in allowing the public over their patchjob, they will probably retrieve their gear or resources for a few weeks and block the road off again. Please update if I am incorrect on their intentions to open it to the public.
Was great! Had a nice drive up the freshly graded road and camped the night. Almost no traffic and the site was all clean! It is very dusty though so be ready for anything
Was great! Had a nice drive up the freshly graded road and camped the night. Almost no traffic and the site was all clean! It is very dusty though so be ready for anything
Turbid Creek washout still there with a large block preventing vehicle access. Water is relatively fast flowing and about shin to knee deep. The south bank of the washout is quite steep and loose so you'd have a hard time carrying any transport (i.e. bike) up and down it.
700m after that there's another major washout.
Shortly after that there's a big semi-sized truck that's parked in the middle of the road which would be difficult to bypass if you somehow managed to get that far with a vehicle.
The rest of the road is in good condition except for a lot of deadfall. Bring chainsaw.
Snow-free.
700m after that there's another major washout.
Shortly after that there's a big semi-sized truck that's parked in the middle of the road which would be difficult to bypass if you somehow managed to get that far with a vehicle.
The rest of the road is in good condition except for a lot of deadfall. Bring chainsaw.
Snow-free.
Moved the 21.5 km impasse from Shovelnose Creek to Turbid Creek as it was incorrect. Blocked by lock blocks between washout and TFL 780 with opening wide enough for a bike I think. 18.5 km rock slide has been cleared and flattened. Almost like nothing happened unless you look at the slope side. Must have been a major one. Okay condition. Same old full of potholes all the way. Aired down on snow tires and wasn't concerned.
Potholes have become fairly bad from the recent rainfall, and there's a rockslide at around 19km (before the Shovelnose Creek FSR), making it _nearly_ impassable. High clearance vehicles will be able to get past the rockslide, but it does require some "rock crawling" - your average Outback or Rav4 may not be capable without a very confident driver.
Once past the rockslide, the road is in fine condition until the blockade at 21km.
Once past the rockslide, the road is in fine condition until the blockade at 21km.
Road is completely blocked by machinery for the winter.
confirmed when i was there on Sep.5, the road is still closed just after shovelnose creek branch
"The Squamish Valley Forest Service Road (FSR) is temporarily closed at the 21 km mark, also known locally as Mud Creek or Turbid Creek. This closure is due to a significant washout event which occurred on August 6 that has completely removed the road crossing."
https://www.squamish.net/community-notice-temporary-closure-squamish-valley-fsr-at-21-km-mud-creek/
https://www.squamish.net/community-notice-temporary-closure-squamish-valley-fsr-at-21-km-mud-creek/
The entire road is in excellent condition right now. Very few potholes and limited washboard. Very passable for 2wd.
Snow free up to Elaho, didn’t go any further. Lots of pot holes but not the worst condition
Road washed out again at mud creek. Expected repair time is at least October 6th. See:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/natural-resource-use/resource-roads/local-road-safety-information/sea-to-sky-natural-resource-district-road-safety-information/road-conditions-in-sea-to-sky-district#SquamishRiver
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/natural-resource-use/resource-roads/local-road-safety-information/sea-to-sky-natural-resource-district-road-safety-information/road-conditions-in-sea-to-sky-district#SquamishRiver
Squamish valley road washout around noon at about 35 km on September 14, 2024.
Vehicles left behind, there is no crossing.
Vehicles left behind, there is no crossing.
Agreed with bulletin from March on all points. Just adding a note to say it hasn’t changed!
Appears to have been recently graded. VERY smooth from 0 km all the way to Elaho Main. Keep an eye out for small sharp rocks on the road if running street tires or not aired down. There was a newer looking volvo up there today getting towed out with a flat front drivers side tire at the bridge headed towards Ashlulu River FSR
Recently graded and in perfect condition up to Shovelnose Creek
Drove all the way to Elaho mainline. The road has been plowed and there’s only a few slushy sections, but otherwise 2WD
The road has apparently been repaired now, according to the latest update on: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/natural-resource-use/resource-roads/local-road-safety-information/sea-to-sky-natural-resource-district-road-safety-information/road-conditions-in-sea-to-sky-district#SquamishRiver
Squamish River FSR closed at 21km due to washout. Expected reopening October 24th, 2023. See: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/natural-resource-use/resource-roads/local-road-safety-information/sea-to-sky-natural-resource-district-road-safety-information/road-conditions-in-sea-to-sky-district#SquamishRiver