Upper Boulder (FR 9718116) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
Upper Boulder (FR 9718116) in WA
Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF
15 mi from Cle Elum
Maps 3,091 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
T-MobileWEAK
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 6.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Flag Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 1,700 ft over 6.6 miles through 11 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 36%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Water crossings 0.2, 2.2, 5.7 and 5.9 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
- Flag Mountain stands 729 ft above the map pin, 0.7 miles southeast.
Climate averages
October normals 36–55°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.