FR 2630000 — Buck Mountain in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 2630000 — Buck Mountain in WA
Road corridorOlympic NF, Hood Canal Ranger District/Quilcene
12 mi from Bangor Base
Maps 1,541 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR
Road Access
Rough
- All 5.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, graded dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,800 ft over 5.6 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 41%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
- Buck Mountain stands 2,214 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles northeast.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 44–59°F, 5.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.