Basalt (FR 1721558) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
Basalt (FR 1721558) in WA
Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF
19 mi from Cle Elum
Maps 4,157 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0–2.9 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest ↗
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · Then leave the forest for 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 4.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 2.2 miles of it dirt.
- Estimated climb: 760 ft over 4.3 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 19%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 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 1.1 miles off.
- Bald Mountain stands 1,735 ft above the map pin, 3.5 miles northeast.
Climate averages
October normals 36–54°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.