Dungeness (FR 2870000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
Dungeness (FR 2870000) in WA
A 64.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Clallam County, WA. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to September 30.
Olympic National Forest, Hood Canal Ranger District/Quilcene records no overnight restriction here.
39.4 of the 64.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 3.9 miles of dirt. Climbs 13,100 ft over 64.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 31%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~210 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 37 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 6 and 41.1 miles in.
Blue Mountain stands 3,787 ft above the site, 3.6 miles southwest. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Sequim, is 7.6 mi off.
September normals 45–66°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Olympic National Forest, Hood Canal Ranger District/Quilcene. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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