Sams Creek (FR 1305350) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
Sams Creek (FR 1305350) in WA
Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF
17 mi from Tieton
Maps 3,454 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 2.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.5 miles of dirt.
- Near Wildcat Post Piles.
- Estimated climb: 800 ft over 2.1 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 19%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Bethel Ridge stands 2,832 ft above the map pin, 2.4 miles north.
Climate averages
October normals 37–52°F, 3.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.