Butch Creek (FR 1142) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
Butch Creek (FR 1142) in WA
A 17.0-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Pend Oreille County, WA.
Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Priest Lake Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 17 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 5.3 miles of dirt. Climbs 3,800 ft over 17 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 30 switchbacks.
Mosquito Point stands 1,931 ft above the site, 2.0 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Flat Creek runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Newport, is 12 mi off.
September normals 42–73°F, 1.3″ 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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