Preston Creek (FR 5501000) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
Preston Creek (FR 5501000) in WA
Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF
12 mi from Manson
Maps 3,159 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
- 9.2 of this road’s 11.4 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 2.2 miles of dirt.
- Near Preston Falls.
- Estimated climb: 3,000 ft over 11.4 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 27%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Devils Backbone stands 3,545 ft above the map pin, 2.1 miles northeast.
Climate averages
October normals 41–56°F, 4.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.