Old Camp (FR 5212000) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Old Camp (FR 5212000) in WA

Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF

7.6 mi from Entiat

Maps 4,762 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 5.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Rattlesnake Spring.
  • Estimated climb: 1,800 ft over 5.1 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 24%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.7 miles off.
  • Prairie Spring lies 0.1 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 35–50°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.