Durst Creek (FR 9705000) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
Durst Creek (FR 9705000) in WA
Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF
14 mi from Cle Elum
Maps 2,840 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 7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.8 miles of dirt.
- Estimated climb: 1,800 ft over 7 miles through 16 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 17%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Durst Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
- Red Top Mountain stands 2,516 ft above the map pin, 3.1 miles west.
Climate averages
October normals 39–57°F, 2.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.