Power Line Road (FR 5303000) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Power Line Road (FR 5303000) in WA

Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF

5.6 mi from Entiat

Maps 2,888 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 3.7–4.2 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

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 4.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Byers Canyon Spring No. 1.
  • Estimated climb: 160 ft over 4.2 miles through 18 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 30%.
  • 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.
  • Byers Canyon Spring Number 1 lies 0.6 mi off.
  • Baldy Mountain stands 3,525 ft above the map pin, 8.6 miles north.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 33–55°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.