Vance Creek Loop (FR 2350000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
Vance Creek Loop (FR 2350000) in WA
A 14.2-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Mason County, WA. The road serves Spider Lake South Trailhead.
Olympic National Forest, Hood Canal Ranger District/Hoodsport allows dispersed camping here. Camp at least 200 ft from water.
2.4 of the 14.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 0.8 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,900 ft over 14.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 42%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~210 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Dusk Point stands 1,953 ft above the site, 1.4 miles west. The Spider Lake shoreline is 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Shelton, is 20 mi off.
September normals 51–70°F, 6.7″ 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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