Joe Creek Road (FR 8210000) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Joe Creek Road (FR 8210000) in WA

Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF

5.2 mi from Manson

Maps 2,222 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–0.8 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 7.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Antilon Lake Dam.
  • Estimated climb: 3,100 ft over 7.7 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 27%.
  • 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 1.2 miles off.
  • Fourth of July Mountain stands 1,310 ft above the map pin, 0.8 miles northwest.
  • Antilon Lake lies 0.4 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 37–58°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.