South Fork Chewelah Creek (FR 9517410) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
South Fork Chewelah Creek (FR 9517410) in WA
Road corridorColville NF, Three Rivers Ranger District
8.0 mi from Chewelah
Maps 4,203 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay 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 12.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Wilson Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 2,800 ft over 12.9 miles through 24 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 40%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- The Johnson Lake shoreline is 0.7 mi off.
- Calispell Peak stands 2,638 ft above the map pin, 6.6 miles northeast.
Climate averages
October normals 28–53°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.