Smalle Ridge (FR 9518101) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

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Smalle Ridge (FR 9518101) in WA

Colville NF, Newport Ranger District
3,166 ft
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A 5.6-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Pend Oreille County, WA. The road serves Winchester Peak. 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 5.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.2 miles of dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Winchester Peak stands 734 ft above the site, 1.0 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Graham Creek runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Chewelah, is 14 mi off.

September normals 40–71°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Flowery Trail Seed Orchard (FR 4300306) in WADispersed Camping1.2miFR 4300301 — Elliott Dam in WADispersed Camping1.2miFR 4300103 — Elliott Dam in WADispersed Camping1.5miGletty Creek (FR 4300471) in WAForest Road Road2.0miGletty Creek West (FR 4300150) in WADispersed Camping2.1mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?