Townsend Creek (FR 2700000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
Townsend Creek (FR 2700000) in WA
A 34.6-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Clallam County, WA.
Olympic National Forest, Hood Canal Ranger District/Quilcene records no overnight restriction here.
16.7 of the 34.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 1.3 miles of dirt. Climbs 8,000 ft over 34.6 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 65%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~210 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 24 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 16.5 and 16.8 miles in.
Mount Townsend stands 2,908 ft above the site, 1.7 miles west. The Sink Lake shoreline is 0.3 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Sequim, is 15 mi off.
September normals 49–65°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Olympic National Forest, Hood Canal Ranger District/Quilcene. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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