FR 2929000 — Kloshe Nanitch Trailhead in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 2929000 — Kloshe Nanitch Trailhead in WA
Road corridorOlympic NF, Pacific Ranger District/Forks
16 mi from Forks
Maps 875 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 5.7–6.2 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Stay limit: 21 days · 21 days total per calendar year
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 9.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,700 ft over 9.7 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 36%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
Known camping along this road at mile 1.4: .
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Kloshe Nanitch stands 2,203 ft above the map pin, 1.4 miles north.
- Sol Duc 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.
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Climate averages
October normals 44–60°F, 9.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.