Thetis Creek (FR 4936000) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
Thetis Creek (FR 4936000) in WA
Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF
18 mi from Cle Elum
Maps 3,218 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 5.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1.4 miles of dirt.
- Estimated climb: 1,500 ft over 5.4 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% 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.
- A water crossing 1.2 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.8 miles off.
- Keechelus Ridge stands 1,946 ft above the map pin, 1.4 miles west.
- The Kachess Lake shoreline is 0.9 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 39–52°F, 7.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.