Mitchell Creek (FR 8215000) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Mitchell Creek (FR 8215000) in WA

Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF

8.3 mi from Manson

Maps 2,696 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 8.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 2,000 ft over 8.5 miles through 13 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 28%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~170 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 0.9 miles off.
  • Goff Peak stands 2,435 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles east.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 41–58°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.