FR 6900281 — Merritt Lake Trailhead in WA -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 6900281 — Merritt Lake Trailhead in WA

Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF

17 mi from Leavenworth

Maps 2,548 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 0.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 0 ft over 0.3 miles, with sustained grades near 18%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Mccue Ridge stands 4,381 ft above the map pin, 2.9 miles south.
  • Whitepine Creek runs 0.7 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 35–55°F, 6.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.