FR 3200073 — Geophysical Sno-Park in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

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FR 3200073 — Geophysical Sno-Park in WA

Colville NF, Newport Ranger District
2,817 ft
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A 0.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pend Oreille County, WA.

Colville National Forest, Newport Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 0.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Bead Lake Peak stands 2,007 ft above the site, 2.9 miles northeast. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The Bead Lake shoreline is 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Newport, is 6.9 mi off.

September normals 4071°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?