Church Creek Th (FR 2361000) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
Church Creek Th (FR 2361000) in WA
Road corridorOlympic NF, Hood Canal Ranger District/Hoodsport
23 mi from Shelton
12 mi off US 101 (straight line)
Maps 1,050 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 5/1–9/30Stay limit: 21 days · 21 days total per calendar year
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Road Access
Difficult
- 3.9 of this road’s 9.1 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 3.9 miles of it dirt.
- Near Church Creek East Trailhead.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- Winds through 5 switchbacks.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- A gate 8 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Mount Church stands 3,707 ft above the map pin, 2.4 miles northwest.
- South Fork Skokomish River runs 0.4 mi off.
Rules
- On the Olympic National Forest dispersed camping is allowed for 21 consecutive days. A dispersed campsite must be at least 1/4 mile away developed recreation areas … in a one-mile perimeter away from campgrounds … Do NOT camp within 200 feet of any water source … please keep your campsite within 150 feet from a roadway.
- Camping rules
Climate averages
October normals 41–60°F, 12.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.