First Thought Lookout (FR 1510100) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
First Thought Lookout (FR 1510100) in WA
Road corridorColville NF, Three Rivers Ranger District
20 mi from Kettle Falls
Maps 3,034 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 4/1–11/30Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · Then leave the forest for 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 2.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near First Thought Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 970 ft over 2.6 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 17%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.7 miles off.
- First Thought Mountain stands 926 ft above the map pin, 0.7 miles north.
- Pittman Lake lies 0.7 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 32–54°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.