FR 3079011 — Devil’s Punchbowl in WA -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 3079011 — Devil’s Punchbowl in WA

Road corridorOlympic NF, Pacific Ranger District/Forks

16 mi from Port Angeles

Maps 610 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Olympic National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 21 days · 21 days total per calendar year
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Road Access

Moderate
  • All 0.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.8 miles off.
  • Pyramid Mountain stands 2,490 ft above the map pin, 1.4 miles south.
  • Lyre River runs 0.1 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.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 44–59°F, 5.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.