Benton (FR 1701517) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
Benton (FR 1701517) in WA
Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF
15 mi from Tieton
Maps 3,881 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 2.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.5 miles of dirt.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Winds through 4 switchbacks.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Bald Mountain stands 2,011 ft above the map pin, 5.3 miles north.
Climate averages
October normals 37–55°F, 3.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.