FR 5380300 — Murdock Spring No. 3 in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 5380300 — Murdock Spring No. 3 in WA
Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF
8.7 mi from Manson
Maps 4,284 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 7.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 2,800 ft over 7.3 miles through 21 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 30%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 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 0.9 miles off.
- Baldy Mountain stands 2,129 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles north.
Climate averages
October normals 38–54°F, 3.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.