Pataha Cable Road (FR 4200040) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

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Pataha Cable Road (FR 4200040) in WA

Umatilla NF, Pomeroy Ranger District
3,970 ft
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A 3.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Garfield County, WA. The road serves Iron Springs.

Umatilla National Forest, Pomeroy Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 3.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.1 miles). Climbs 850 ft over 3.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.

Stevens Ridge stands 1,062 ft above the site, 1.3 miles southwest. Sawmill Spring lies 0.7 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Pomeroy, is 14 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
Charley Creek Road (FR 4206000) in WAForest Road Road0.9miPataha Campground in WACampground1.1miStevens Seed Orchard (FR 4000020) in WAForest Road Road1.9miStevens Ridge (FR 4016000) in WAForest Road Road2.0miForest Boundary Campground in WACampground2.1mi
Fire restrictions

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.

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