Thunder Lakes (FR 1420000) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
Thunder Lakes (FR 1420000) in WA
Road corridorMt. Baker-Snoqualmie NF, Mt. Baker Ranger District
20 mi from Swede Heaven
Maps 4,223 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 2.9–4.4 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest ↗
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Rough
- All 7.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 3,100 ft over 7.7 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 41%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 3.6 miles off.
- The Thunder Lakes shoreline is 1.1 mi off.
- Grant Peak stands 6,542 ft above the map pin, 16 miles northwest.
Climate averages
October normals 35–49°F, 14.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.