Murphy Creek (FR 2070000) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
Murphy Creek (FR 2070000) in WA
Road corridorMt. Baker-Snoqualmie NF, Darrington Ranger District
4.4 mi from Darrington
Maps 717 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest ↗
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR
Road Access
Rough
- All 8.9 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
- Near Iron Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 2,800 ft over 8.9 miles through 11 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 23%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Jumbo Mountain stands 5,094 ft above the map pin, 2.6 miles west.
- Sauk River runs 0.3 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 45–60°F, 13.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.