Short & Dirty (FR 1010000) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Short & Dirty (FR 1010000) in WA

Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF

21 mi from Tieton

Maps 4,461 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
  • 2.4 of this road’s 6.2 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 2,100 ft over 6.2 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 29%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
  • Divide Ridge stands 2,442 ft above the map pin, 2.3 miles south.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 32–52°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.