FR 2340200 — Dennie Ahl Hill in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
FR 2340200 — Dennie Ahl Hill in WA
An 8.5-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Mason County, WA.
Olympic National Forest, Hood Canal Ranger District/Hoodsport allows dispersed camping here. Camp at least 200 ft from water.
All 8.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 1.4 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,500 ft over 8.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 32%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks. A gate 6 miles in, signed private.
Dennie Ahl Hill stands 1,059 ft above the site, 0.8 miles northeast. South Fork Skokomish River runs 1.1 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Shelton, is 15 mi off.
September normals 47–71°F, 3.3″ 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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