FR 5390310 — Murdock Spring No. 2 in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 5390310 — Murdock Spring No. 2 in WA
Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF
10 mi from Manson
Maps 2,973 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 2.1–2.7 and 3.5–4.5 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 5.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 830 ft over 5.8 miles through 19 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 24%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
- Baldy Mountain stands 3,440 ft above the map pin, 3.5 miles northeast.
- Gene Creek runs 1.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 35–54°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.