North Fork Potato (FR 5390000) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
North Fork Potato (FR 5390000) in WA
Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF
11 mi from Entiat
Maps 1,735 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 10.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 3,800 ft over 10.7 miles through 25 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 26%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
- A water crossing 4.9 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
- North Fork Potato Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
- Baldy Mountain stands 4,678 ft above the map pin, 5.2 miles northeast.
Climate averages
October normals 41–61°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.