Volstead (FR 4225300) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
Volstead (FR 4225300) in WA
Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF
7.8 mi from Twisp
Maps 3,910 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileWEAK
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 3.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Near Lightning Creek Ridge.
- Estimated climb: 950 ft over 3.6 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.7 miles off.
- Blue Buck Mountain stands 2,305 ft above the map pin, 3.2 miles northwest.
- Lightning Creek runs 0.7 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 33–52°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.