Dry-Copper Ck Th Causeway (FR 2451000) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
Dry-Copper Ck Th Causeway (FR 2451000) in WA
Road corridorOlympic NF, Hood Canal Ranger District/Hoodsport
23 mi from Shelton
9.6 mi off US 101 (straight line)
Maps 3,058 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 2–4 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Motor-vehicle season 5/1–9/30Stay limit: 21 days · 21 days total per calendar year
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 7.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.9 miles of dirt.
- Near Copper Creek Trailhead.
- Estimated climb: 2,600 ft over 7.2 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 34%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~200 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- Gates 2 and 2.3 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
- Lightning Peak stands 1,594 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles southeast.
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 35–52°F, 12.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.