FR 2850000 — Elwick Dam in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
FR 2850000 — Elwick Dam in WA
A 21.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Clallam County, WA.
Olympic National Forest, Hood Canal Ranger District/Quilcene records no overnight restriction here.
13.6 of the 21.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.2 miles of dirt. Climbs 3,800 ft over 21.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 45%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Lookout Hill stands 818 ft above the site, 0.6 miles north. A body of water lies 0.3 mi off. 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 6.3 mi off.
September normals 51–70°F, 1.5″ 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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