Russell Ridge (FR 1362000) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
Russell Ridge (FR 1362000) in WA
Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF
20 mi from Tieton
Maps 4,070 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 5.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Near Wildcat Post Piles.
- Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 5.4 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 24%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
- Burnt Mountain stands 2,465 ft above the map pin, 3.3 miles northwest.
- Kitten Creek runs 0.7 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 35–50°F, 3.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.