Bear Creek (FR 1911000) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
Bear Creek (FR 1911000) in WA
Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF
16 mi from Cle Elum
Maps 3,201 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
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 8.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.2 miles of dirt.
- Estimated climb: 2,400 ft over 8.2 miles through 8 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 36%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- A water crossing 2.4 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Bear Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
- Mount Clifty stands 3,039 ft above the map pin, 4.0 miles northeast.
Climate averages
October normals 36–54°F, 5.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.