Mcdonald MTN (FR 9521100) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

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Mcdonald MTN (FR 9521100) in WA

Colville NF, Three Rivers Ranger District
2,879 ft
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A 10.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Stevens County, WA. The road serves McDonald Mountain. 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 10.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 6.9 of the 10.8 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 12 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Brewer Mountain stands 782 ft above the site, 0.6 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. The nearest town, Chewelah, is 8.0 mi off.

September normals 42–74°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Upper Tenmile (FR 4300610) in WADispersed Camping7.3miMineral Creek (FR 4300261) in WADispersed Camping9.3miNinebark Road (FR 4347000) in WAForest Road Road10.0miNelson Peak (FR 4342400) in WAForest Road Road10.5miFR 4300160, Colville in WADispersed Camping10.5mi
Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?