North Fork Road (FR 5905000) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access

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North Fork Road (FR 5905000) in WA

Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF

11 mi from Manson

Maps 4,551 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 6.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Lone Peak.
  • Estimated climb: 1,900 ft over 6.4 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 30%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Grouse Mountain stands 1,022 ft above the map pin, 1.0 miles northeast.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 35–50°F, 2.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.