Calispell Divide (FR 9517464) — Three Rivers in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
Calispell Divide (FR 9517464) — Three Rivers in WA
Road corridorColville NF, Three Rivers Ranger District
12 mi from Chewelah
Maps 3,580 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 1.4–1.9, 2.6–4.6, 6.2–7 and 7.8–8.9 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Motor-vehicle season 4/1–11/30Stay 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 3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 2,200 ft over 3 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Calispell Peak stands 3,261 ft above the map pin, 3.1 miles northeast.
- Butte Creek runs 0.6 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 29–53°F, 2.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.