Ortell (FR 5220000) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
Ortell (FR 5220000) in WA
Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF
21 mi from Twisp
Maps 4,441 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 10.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.2 miles of dirt.
- Near Island Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 2,300 ft over 10.1 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 36%.
- 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.
- Sweetgrass Butte stands 1,673 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles northwest.
- Cabin Creek runs 0.7 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 34–50°F, 3.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.