FR 2931000 — Sore Thumb in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 2931000 — Sore Thumb in WA
Road corridorOlympic NF, Pacific Ranger District/Forks
20 mi from Forks
Maps 2,759 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
Difficult
- All 16 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1.7 miles of dirt.
- Estimated climb: 3,500 ft over 16 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 41%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Known camping along this road between mile 3.9 and mile 11.9: .
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
- Sore Thumb stands 1,048 ft above the map pin, 1.9 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 40–54°F, 9.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.