Kenson (FR 1708591) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
Kenson (FR 1708591) in WA
Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF
14 mi from Cle Elum
Maps 4,228 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 1.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Milk Pond Dam.
- Estimated climb: 380 ft over 1.8 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 28%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Bald Mountain stands 1,664 ft above the map pin, 4.2 miles southeast.
Climate averages
October normals 36–52°F, 6.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.