V1006,e, V1028a, V1026, V1025 (FR 2351000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
V1006,e, V1028a, V1026, V1025 (FR 2351000) in WA
A 14.6-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Mason County, WA. The road serves Rock Peak. 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.
All 14.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 2 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,200 ft over 14.6 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 48%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~200 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 20 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Rock Peak stands 1,229 ft above the site, 1.2 miles north. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. A body of water lies 0.4 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Shelton, is 17 mi off.
September normals 52–69°F, 5.0″ 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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