Alder Creek (FR 1961000) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
Alder Creek (FR 1961000) in WA
Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF
18 mi from Cle Elum
Maps 3,690 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest ↗
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 3.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.6 miles of dirt.
- Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 3.2 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 29%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- South Fork Little Naches River runs 0.1 mi off.
- Fifes Ridge stands 2,819 ft above the map pin, 4.2 miles south.
Climate averages
October normals 36–52°F, 5.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.