Bead Ridge (FR 3215000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
Bead Ridge (FR 3215000) in WA
An 11.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pend Oreille County, WA. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to November 30.
Colville National Forest, Newport Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 11.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 11.2 of the 11.3 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,800 ft over 11.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 9 switchbacks.
The Bead Lake shoreline is 0.3 mi off. Bead Lake Peak stands 1,943 ft above the site, 2.4 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. The nearest town, Newport, is 7.9 mi off.
September normals 40–71°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Colville National Forest, Newport Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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