FR 2912000 — Hunger Mountain in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 2912000 — Hunger Mountain in WA
Road corridorOlympic NF, Pacific Ranger District/Forks
14 mi from Forks
Maps 2,490 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 5.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 490 ft over 5.3 miles through 14 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 43%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~200 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Water crossings 0.3, 1.2, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.7, 2.8, 3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 2.0 miles off.
- Hunger Mountain stands 906 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles south.
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 41–56°F, 11.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.