East Van Creek (FR 7531000) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
East Van Creek (FR 7531000) in WA
Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF
8.2 mi from Leavenworth
Maps 2,335 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 11 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 4.8 miles of dirt.
- Estimated climb: 3,200 ft over 11 miles through 18 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 22%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Limited privacy
- Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off.
- Mosquito Ridge stands 2,442 ft above the map pin, 2.5 miles northeast.
- East Van Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 38–57°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.