FR 5320117 — Medsker Spring in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 5320117 — Medsker Spring in WA
Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF
9.2 mi from Entiat
Maps 2,492 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 3.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 410 ft over 3.5 miles through 11 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 20%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
- Water crossings 1.6, 2.5 and 2.6 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
- Medsker Spring lies 0.3 mi off.
- Baldy Mountain stands 3,921 ft above the map pin, 6.0 miles north.
Climate averages
October normals 38–58°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.