H 700, C 533 (FR 2365000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
H 700, C 533 (FR 2365000) in WA
An 11.9-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 11.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 2.5 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,900 ft over 11.9 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 64%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~230 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Canyon River runs 0.2 mi off. Anderson Butte stands 2,730 ft above the site, 6.2 miles northwest. The nearest town, Shelton, is 19 mi off.
September normals 48–71°F, 4.5″ 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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