Elk Flat (FR 1410230) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Elk Flat (FR 1410230) in WA

Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF

8.7 mi from Tieton

Maps 3,492 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0.1–1.3, 4–5.2 and 7.4–8 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

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 7.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Windy Point.
  • Estimated climb: 530 ft over 7.9 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 53%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.8 miles off.
  • Horse Ridge stands 1,702 ft above the map pin, 4.0 miles northwest.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 29–53°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.