Ruby Creek (FR 2700003) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
Ruby Creek (FR 2700003) in WA
Road corridorColville NF, Newport Ranger District
24 mi from Chewelah
Maps 2,698 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
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 10.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 9 miles of it dirt.
- Estimated climb: 1,900 ft over 10.6 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 26%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
Known camping along this road at mile 1.5: .
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Timber Mountain stands 2,777 ft above the map pin, 3.4 miles west.
Climate averages
October normals 33–57°F, 2.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.