West Lake (FR 4310000) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
West Lake (FR 4310000) in WA
Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF
11 mi from Cle Elum
Maps 2,512 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 8.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 3.5 miles of dirt.
- Estimated climb: 2,300 ft over 8.4 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 33%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Thomas Mountain stands 2,754 ft above the map pin, 1.4 miles west.
- The Cle Elum Lake shoreline is 0.2 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 42–55°F, 6.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.