S837 (FR 2345100) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
S837 (FR 2345100) in WA
A 0.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mason County, WA. The road serves South Mountain.
Olympic National Forest, Hood Canal Ranger District/Hoodsport allows dispersed camping here. Camp at least 200 ft from water.
All 0.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.6 miles). Climbs 30 ft over 0.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.
The Dry Bed Lakes shoreline is 0.6 mi off. South Mountain stands 789 ft above the site, 1.5 miles southeast. The nearest town, Shelton, is 15 mi off.
September normals 47–68°F, 5.7″ 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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