S866 (FR 2343000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
S866 (FR 2343000) in WA
A 5.8-mile stretch of graded 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 5.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Graded dirt the whole way in (5.8 miles). Climbs 970 ft over 5.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 24%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 6 switchbacks.
Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. South Mountain stands 1,193 ft above the site, 2.2 miles south. Vance Creek runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Shelton, is 15 mi off.
September normals 50–71°F, 6.3″ 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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