Empire (FR 2150000) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access in Washington
Empire (FR 2150000) in WA
Why
U.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.2.8 of the 10.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 2.8 miles of dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road with no mapped turnaround, so expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 0.1, 5.1, 6, 9, 10.3 and 10.5 miles in.
Exposed here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off. Kelly Mountain stands 1,925 ft above the site, 2.9 miles northwest. North Fork Trout Creek runs 0.7 mi off.
Colville National Forest, Republic Ranger District: Except where specifically prohibited, motor vehicle use off of designated roads and trails for the purpose of dispersed camping is permitted up to 300 feet from the centerline of roads or trails on the Colville National Forest.
| Fire restrictions | Set by Colville National Forest, Republic Ranger District. Check current orders |
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September normals 45–70°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.