Ruby (FR 7204000) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
Ruby (FR 7204000) in WA
Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF
9.9 mi from Cashmere
Maps 2,049 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 11 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 6.4 miles of it dirt.
- Near Windmill Point.
- Estimated climb: 4,200 ft over 11 miles through 26 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 64%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Known camping along this road at mile 8.6: .
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Tiptop stands 2,709 ft above the map pin, 2.2 miles east.
- Ruby Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 41–59°F, 2.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.