Bead Lake (FR 318) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
Bead Lake (FR 318) in WA
A 10.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pend Oreille County, WA. The road serves Upper Bead Lake Trailhead.
Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Priest Lake Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
5.3 of the 10.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 5.3 of the 10.3 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,400 ft over 10.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 28%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 17 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Mosquito Point stands 1,816 ft above the site, 1.3 miles south. A lake lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Newport, is 12 mi off.
September normals 46–72°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Priest Lake Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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