Upper Tucannon (FR 4712000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
Upper Tucannon (FR 4712000) in WA
A 4.8-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Columbia County, WA.
Umatilla National Forest, Pomeroy Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 4.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.3 miles of dirt. Climbs 850 ft over 4.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 22%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Tucannon River runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Al Williams Ridge stands 2,492 ft above the site, 4.2 miles south. The nearest town, Dayton, is 15 mi off.
September normals 54–75°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Umatilla National Forest, Pomeroy Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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