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Camping at Administrative Sites Restriction on the Wenatchee River Ranger District
This order restricts camping at administrative sites around Leavenworth and the Wenatchee River Ranger District. These areas lack facilities for sanitation, garbage etc. They are in residential or commercial areas where camping activities are not appropriate and where such activities would interfere with Forest Service or special use permittee operations.
Alert Start Date: July 3, 2001
Alert End Date: N/A
Order Number: 06-17-1995-363
Contact Information
Contact Name: Wenatchee River Ranger District
Contact Number: (509) 548-2550
Associated Documents
Forest Order
PROHIBITIONS
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following act is prohibited within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest on the Wenatchee River Ranger District.
- Camping within the boundaries of the Wenatchee River Ranger Station Administrative Site (all National Forest System Land within Leavenworth City limits). 36 CFR 261.58 (e)
- Camping within the boundaries of the Lake Wenatchee Ranger Station Administrative Site (entire compound from lake shore on south to campground on north and between private land on east and west).
- Camping within the boundaries of the Leavenworth Winter Sports Permit Site (area under special use permit). 36 CFR 261.58 (e)
- Camping within the boundaries of the Leavenworth Forest Service barn Administrative Site (fenced area). 36 CFR 261.58 (e)
- Camping within the boundaries of the Chatter Creek Guard Station Administrative Site (area seen from any facilities at guard station). 36 CFR 261.58 (e)
- Camping within the boundaries of the Icicle Ridge Trailhead (parking area and area seen from parking lot). 36 CFR 261.58 (e)
BACKGROUND
This order involves administrative areas and two sites that are located close to residential areas. These areas lack facilities for sanitation, garbage etc. They are in residential or commercial areas where camping activities are not appropriate and where such activities would interfere with Forest Service or special use permittee operations.