FR 2502000 — North Rock in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 2502000 — North Rock in WA
Road corridorOlympic NF, Hood Canal Ranger District/Hoodsport
17 mi from Belfair
Maps 563 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 11 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly graded dirt with 2.7 miles of dirt.
- Estimated climb: 4,500 ft over 11 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 65%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~220 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- The Brothers stands 6,219 ft above the map pin, 4.0 miles north.
- Cabin Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
Rules
- On the Olympic National Forest dispersed camping is allowed for 21 consecutive days. A dispersed campsite must be at least 1/4 mile away developed recreation areas … in a one-mile perimeter away from campgrounds … Do NOT camp within 200 feet of any water source … please keep your campsite within 150 feet from a roadway.
- Camping rules
Climate averages
October normals 41–60°F, 10.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.