Holden Village Evacuation & Needs

NEWS FROM HOLDEN VILLAGE

The Holden Village community has closed temporarily following a series of mudslides on FS 8301. Transport to and from the Village is currently unavailable. All Villagers are safe and plans are currently underway for evacuating the community via helicopter beginning today, Dec. 13, 2025.

The road damage occurred on Wednesday night after four consecutive days of heavy rain. FS 8301, the only road linking Holden Village with the boat dock at Lucerne, is currently impassable. Because of the continued danger of mudslides as well as pending avalanche risks as precipitation turns to snow for the winter, reconstruction work cannot safely begin until spring 2026. This closure is expected to last at least through May 2026. Incoming guests are being notified of changes to their reservations.

This is still a developing situation and more information will be shared with the Holden community as it becomes available.

Deep thanks to the Holden Village incident command team who are working diligently to keep the Village safe. Please keep Holden and other Washington communities impacted by flooding in your prayers.

One of the most immediate needs is short-term and long-term housing for evacuated Village community members who may not have a place to land. How you can help:

If you (or someone you know) have space to host one or more people, whether for a few nights, a few weeks, or longer - you may complete a short online form where you can share what you are able to offer here: Housing Availability Form Link. This information will help match evacuated community members with safe, appropriate, and welcoming places to stay as they figure out their next steps.

Thank you for your continued prayers and support!