Dry-Copper Ck Th Causeway (FR 2451000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
Dry-Copper Ck Th Causeway (FR 2451000) in WA
A 7.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Mason County, WA. The road serves Copper Creek 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.
All 7.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.9 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,600 ft over 7.2 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 34%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~200 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Gates 2 and 2.3 miles in.
Lightning Peak stands 1,594 ft above the site, 1.3 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Shelton, is 23 mi off.
September normals 42–63°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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