Murhut (FR 2530000) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
Murhut (FR 2530000) in WA
Road corridorOlympic NF, Hood Canal Ranger District/Hoodsport
16 mi from Chico
Maps 2,540 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 15.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 3.9 miles of dirt.
- Near Murhut Falls Trailhead.
- Estimated climb: 5,700 ft over 15.4 miles through 13 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 58%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~210 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Known camping along this road at mile 6.8: .
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- North Rock stands 1,725 ft above the map pin, 0.7 miles south.
- Trap Creek runs 0.4 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 39–54°F, 6.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.