Baldy Mountain Dispersed Camping

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Sitting atop a ridge along NF-8410, part of the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route, this free dispersed site in Wenatchee National Forest faces Lake Chelan on one side and a forested mountain range on the other. The road is rough. 4x4 is recommended, though high-clearance AWD may manage the approach from the Chelan side. The site shows clear signs of regular use: a flat tent area, log stump seating, a stone fire pit, and a rustic camp toilet built into the nearby trees. Note that open fires are restricted most of the year in this forest. Campers exploring campgrounds near Wenatchee National Forest will find Windy Camp Campground about 1.8 miles to the north if you want a nearby alternative. Bring everything you need and plan for a self-sufficient stay.

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Map & DirectionsBaldy Mountain Dispersed Camping is located in Washington near Manson

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47.87291763 N
120.327111 W

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    Some Coverage

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  • Dispersed

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DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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Reviewed Mar. 28, 2021

Stellar views of Lake Chelan yet worlds away

This campsite is along the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route between the Cashmere and Chelan sections along NF-8410. Obviously, this is a 4X4 road but if you approach from the Chelan side you could maybe get away with a high clearance AWD vehicle. Incredible sunset views of the valley overlooking Lake Chelan to one side and a vast forested mountain range to the other. This particular spot photographed is on the south side of the road to the north of the Baldy Mountain crest. This area seemed to have a good number of sites in the immediate vicinity, not that we saw anything in them. This particular site was clearly well used as it was flat, had log stump seats, and a stone fire pit (even if you aren't supposed to have fires most of the year in this forest). Someone even built a rustic camp toilet in the woods just away from the campsite.

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  • Review photo of Baldy Mountain Dispersed Camping by Meghan , March 28, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the elevation of Baldy Mountain Dispersed Camping?

Baldy Mountain Dispersed Camping is located at 6018 feet.

Is there cell phone reception at Baldy Mountain Dispersed Camping?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, good coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.