Jackman-Thunder (FR 1400000) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
Jackman-Thunder (FR 1400000) in WA
Road corridorMt. Baker-Snoqualmie NF, Mt. Baker Ranger District
16 mi from Swede Heaven
Maps 349 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0–7.8 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest ↗
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Road Access
Rough
- All 7.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 2,300 ft over 7.7 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 36%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~240 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Known camping along this road at mile 3: .
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 2.2 miles off.
- Sauk Mountain stands 5,151 ft above the map pin, 4.1 miles east.
- A river runs 0.2 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 43–59°F, 7.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.