V1000,1200,(40,42,35,34,32) Th (FR 2353000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
V1000,1200,(40,42,35,34,32) Th (FR 2353000) in WA
A 19.0-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Mason County, WA. The road serves Dry Creek West 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.
14.1 of the 19 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 4 miles of dirt. Climbs 4,400 ft over 19 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 36%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Gates 15.3 and 15.9 miles in.
Mount Tebo stands 1,974 ft above the site, 0.6 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. A pond lies 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, Shelton, is 22 mi off.
September normals 47–63°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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