Deer Road (FR 8200117) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Deer Road (FR 8200117) in WA

Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF

9.5 mi from Manson

Maps 3,065 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

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 8.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Oss Peak.
  • Estimated climb: 3,100 ft over 8.5 miles through 8 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 24%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
  • Oss Peak stands 2,275 ft above the map pin, 2.2 miles north.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 35–57°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.