Church Creek Th (FR 2361000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
Church Creek Th (FR 2361000) in WA
A 9.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mason County, WA. The road serves Church Creek East Trailhead. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to September 30.
Olympic National Forest, Hood Canal Ranger District/Hoodsport allows dispersed camping here. Camp at least 200 ft from water.
3.9 of the 9.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 3.9 of the 9.1 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 8 miles in.
Mount Church stands 3,707 ft above the site, 2.4 miles northwest. South Fork Skokomish River runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Shelton, is 23 mi off.
September normals 48–71°F, 4.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Olympic National Forest, Hood Canal Ranger District/Hoodsport. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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