South First (FR 8500320) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
South First (FR 8500320) in WA
Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF
4.8 mi from Manson
Maps 3,560 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 3.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Forest Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 830 ft over 3.3 miles, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 30%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.3 miles off.
- Forest Mountain stands 1,693 ft above the map pin, 0.9 miles southwest.
Climate averages
October normals 31–52°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.