Cottonwood Divide (FR 4342000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
Cottonwood Divide (FR 4342000) in WA
An 11.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Stevens County, WA. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to November 30.
Colville National Forest, Three Rivers Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 28 days.
All 11.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 11.5 of the 11.9 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,400 ft over 11.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 10 switchbacks.
Chewelah Mountain stands 2,878 ft above the site, 3.4 miles north. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Chewelah, is 8.6 mi off.
September normals 44–73°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Colville National Forest, Three Rivers Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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