FR 9718118 — Nelson Hill in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 9718118 — Nelson Hill in WA
Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF
16 mi from Cle Elum
Maps 3,144 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
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StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 2.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 580 ft over 2.7 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Table Mountain stands 3,216 ft above the map pin, 3.4 miles southeast.
Climate averages
October normals 36–55°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.