Cow Creek (FR 4415040) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Cow Creek (FR 4415040) in WA

Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF

9.3 mi from Twisp

Maps 2,569 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 3.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 1,800 ft over 3.7 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 25%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • A gate at the start of the road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.0 miles off.
  • Cow Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
  • Three A M Mountain stands 4,583 ft above the map pin, 5.4 miles west.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 35–56°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.