Rattlesnake (FR 5320000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

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Rattlesnake (FR 5320000) in WA

Colville NF, Republic Ranger District
3,544 ft
Maps
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A 19.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Ferry County, WA. The road serves Swan Butte. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to November 30.

Colville National Forest, Republic Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 19.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 18 of the 19.2 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 29 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

The Swan Lake shoreline is 0.6 mi off. Strawberry Mountain stands 2,318 ft above the site, 5.4 miles southwest. The nearest town, Republic, is 11 mi off.

September normals 48–70°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Swan Butte RD (FR 5314000) in WAForest Road Road0.4miScatter Creek (FR 5300000) in WAForest Road Road1.0miFergan (FR 5320800) in WAForest Road Road1.1miSwan Lake Kitchen in WACampground1.2miLong Lake Campground in WACampground1.7mi
Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?