Alder Creek (FR 6208000) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Alder Creek (FR 6208000) in WA

Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF

20 mi from Leavenworth

Maps 2,431 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 5.1–5.7 and 8–8.6 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · Then leave the forest for 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 9.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1.8 miles of dirt.
  • Near Alder Ridge OHV Trailhead.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Winds through 9 switchbacks.
  • A gate 1.2 miles along the road.
  • A water crossing 4.6 miles along the road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • McDonald Ridge stands 2,380 ft above the map pin, 2.5 miles east.
  • Chiwawa River runs 0.4 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 39–58°F, 3.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.