Tripod Peak (FR 5009300) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
Tripod Peak (FR 5009300) in WA
Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF
11 mi from Twisp
Maps 2,972 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 7.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1.8 miles of dirt.
- Estimated climb: 2,500 ft over 7.9 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 49%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Tripod Peak stands 3,283 ft above the map pin, 4.1 miles northeast.
- Sullivan Pond lies 0.5 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 32–55°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.