Mill Creek Ridge (FR 6970000) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
Mill Creek Ridge (FR 6970000) in WA
Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF
22 mi from Leavenworth
Maps 3,240 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 1.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.4 miles of dirt.
- Near Welldigger's Ass.
- Estimated climb: 620 ft over 1.3 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 18%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Lichtenberg Mountain stands 2,598 ft above the map pin, 2.1 miles west.
- Smith Brook runs 0.2 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 38–52°F, 9.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.