FR 2900005 — Geodetic Hill in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 2900005 — Geodetic Hill in WA
Road corridorOlympic NF, Pacific Ranger District/Forks
15 mi from Forks
Maps 332 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 0.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 160 ft over 0.3 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 18%.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Spruce Mountain stands 2,687 ft above the map pin, 2.7 miles north.
- A river runs 0.1 mi off.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.
Rules
- A dispersed campsite must be at least 1/4 mile away developed recreation areas such as campgrounds, picnic areas, or trailheads. If possible select a site that is already established. Drive on existing roads to access your camping site and prevent resource damage. Dispersed camping is allowed in a one-mile perimeter away from campgrounds and 200 feet from any stream. To prevent resource damage please keep your campsite within 150 feet from a roadway.…On the Olympic National Forest dispersed camping is allowed for 21 consecutive days. After 21 days campers must vacate the forest.
- Camping rules
Climate averages
October normals 44–60°F, 12.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.