FR 5808810 — Lower Mad River Trailhead in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 5808810 — Lower Mad River Trailhead in WA
Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF
11 mi from Entiat
Maps 3,225 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 4.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 350 ft over 4.2 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 25%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~180 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 0.7 miles off.
- Sugarloaf Peak stands 2,596 ft above the map pin, 4.4 miles west.
- Indian Creek runs 0.6 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 34–55°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.