Basin (FR 1201563) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
Basin (FR 1201563) in WA
Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF
16 mi from Tieton
Maps 3,930 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 4.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Near Chimney Peaks.
- Estimated climb: 990 ft over 4.6 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 15%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Strobach Mountain stands 2,450 ft above the map pin, 2.6 miles south.
Climate averages
October normals 29–51°F, 2.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.