Blue Basin (FR 4225400) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
Blue Basin (FR 4225400) in WA
Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF
9.4 mi from Twisp
Maps 4,904 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest ↗
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · Then leave the forest for 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 16.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 7.5 miles of dirt.
- Near Blue Buck Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 3,700 ft over 16.5 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 33%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.6 miles off.
- Blue Buck Mountain stands 1,311 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles west.
- Blue Buck Creek runs 0.9 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 30–49°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.