FR 4340155 — Bendtsen Public Access in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 4340155 — Bendtsen Public Access in WA
Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF
11 mi from Twisp
Maps 2,137 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 0.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 670 ft over 0.6 miles, with sustained grades near 30% and pitches to 39%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- South Fork Ridge stands 2,787 ft above the map pin, 3.0 miles south.
- Foggy Dew Creek runs 0.5 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 38–59°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.