Hetzer Lane (FR 8500209) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Hetzer Lane (FR 8500209) in WA

Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF

4.5 mi from Manson

Maps 2,973 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 1.7–2 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 7.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near A Substance for Life.
  • Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 7.4 miles through 16 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 42%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.6 miles off.
  • Forest Mountain stands 2,280 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles west.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 37–56°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.