Gaffney (FR 5330000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
Gaffney (FR 5330000) in WA
A 13.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Ferry County, WA. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to November 30.
Colville National Forest, Republic Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
4.7 of the 13.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 4.7 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,700 ft over 13.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 14%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Cornell Butte stands 1,432 ft above the site, 1.6 miles west. The nearest town, Republic, is 6.4 mi off.
September normals 47–69°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Colville National Forest, Republic Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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