FR 5220305 — Island Mountain in WA -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 5220305 — Island Mountain in WA

Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF

23 mi from Twisp

Maps 4,370 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 2.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 10 ft over 2.2 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Sweetgrass Butte stands 1,744 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles southwest.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 29–49°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.