Upper Preston (FR 5502000) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
Upper Preston (FR 5502000) in WA
Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF
12 mi from Manson
Maps 2,785 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 4.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Preston Falls.
- Estimated climb: 2,000 ft over 4.7 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 33%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Stormy Mountain stands 4,401 ft above the map pin, 2.9 miles east.
- South Fork Preston Creek runs 0.7 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 36–56°F, 2.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.