FR 2740060 — Hamilton Mountain in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 2740060 — Hamilton Mountain in WA
Road corridorOlympic NF, Hood Canal Ranger District/Quilcene
14 mi from Bangor Base
Maps 2,571 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
Rough
- All 8.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 4.1 miles of graded dirt.
- Estimated climb: 2,100 ft over 8.7 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~180 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 0.7 miles off.
- Hamilton Mountain stands 2,513 ft above the map pin, 2.1 miles west.
- Big Quilcene River runs 0.4 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 41–55°F, 5.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.