Upper Satsop Th (FR 2372000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
Upper Satsop Th (FR 2372000) in WA
A 20.0-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Grays Harbor County, WA.
Olympic National Forest, Hood Canal Ranger District/Hoodsport allows dispersed camping here. Camp at least 200 ft from water.
15.2 of the 20 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 7.4 miles of dirt. Climbs 4,800 ft over 20 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~210 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 12 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Anderson Butte stands 2,417 ft above the site, 1.4 miles northeast. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. West Fork Satsop River runs 0.7 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Shelton, is 24 mi off.
September normals 50–72°F, 7.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Olympic National Forest, Hood Canal Ranger District/Hoodsport. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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