FR 2258100 — Bell Mountain in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 2258100 — Bell Mountain in WA
Road corridorOlympic NF, Pacific Ranger District/Quinault
29 mi from Hoquiam
Maps 2,403 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 21 days · 21 days total per calendar year
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 500 ft over 5 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 19%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~200 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 40–53°F, 16.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.