Thomson Road (FR 7909000) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
Thomson Road (FR 7909000) in WA
Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF
11 mi from Leavenworth
Maps 3,606 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0.4–0.7 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 5.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 3.8 miles of it dirt.
- Estimated climb: 2,400 ft over 5.6 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 34%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Big Jim Mountain stands 4,161 ft above the map pin, 5.3 miles southwest.
Climate averages
October normals 32–55°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.