FR 2978000 — Sore Thumb in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 2978000 — Sore Thumb in WA
Road corridorOlympic NF, Pacific Ranger District/Forks
17 mi from Forks
Maps 2,534 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
- 1.8 of this road’s 6.5 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly paved with 1.8 miles of gravel.
- Estimated climb: 1,400 ft over 6.5 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 47%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Sore Thumb stands 1,273 ft above the map pin, 3.2 miles east.
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.