Heifer (FR 5215400) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
Heifer (FR 5215400) in WA
Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF
18 mi from Twisp
Maps 3,926 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0–7.9 run through a ski area (Methow Trails); its operator's rules may apply there, so check posted signs.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest ↗
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · Then leave the forest for 30 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 8.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Rendezvous Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 2,000 ft over 8.3 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 19%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Fawn Peak stands 2,646 ft above the map pin, 2.4 miles west.
- Fifth Creek runs 0.5 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 39–53°F, 4.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.