Dnr Cost Share (FR 3116000) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
Dnr Cost Share (FR 3116000) in WA
Road corridorOlympic NF, Pacific Ranger District/Forks
14 mi from Forks
Maps 1,048 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 21 days · 21 days total per calendar year
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Road Access
Rough
- All 7.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Near Ellis Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 1,600 ft over 7.3 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 24%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.5 miles off.
- Ellis Mountain stands 1,618 ft above the map pin, 0.8 miles northwest.
- West Fork Pysht River runs 0.3 mi off.
Rules
- A dispersed campsite must be at least 1/4 mile away developed recreation areas such as campgrounds, picnic areas, or trailheads. If possible select a site that is already established. Drive on existing roads to access your camping site and prevent resource damage. Dispersed camping is allowed in a one-mile perimeter away from campgrounds and 200 feet from any stream. To prevent resource damage please keep your campsite within 150 feet from a roadway.…On the Olympic National Forest dispersed camping is allowed for 21 consecutive days. After 21 days campers must vacate the forest.
- Camping rules
Climate averages
October normals 42–59°F, 10.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.