Cleman Mountain Ridge Road

Cleman Mountain Ridge Road starts as a nice gravel road and takes you from the National Forest into the Fish and Wildlife Green Dot lands. You'll pass through the Wenas wildlife area and a small portion of the Oak Creek wildlife area. Along the trek, the road changes from gravel to dirt to mud to small rocks and will pitch your vehicle up to 20*. You'll follow part of the WABDR route past the peak of Cleman Mountain and the radio towers there while experiencing breathtaking views of the Cascade Mountains out the window. The road is rough but suitable for any high clearance 4WD.

Several campsites are located along the road at various points to give you options in both location and the environment. Still, all are at nearly 4,000 feet or higher, so plan accordingly. The road ends abruptly with a, "No Unauthorized Vehicles" sign, but several offshoot roads provide other options for through traffic while still experiencing this road.

Part of Cleman Mountain Ridge Road runs along Section 2 (Packwood to Ellensburg) of the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route (WABDR), a scenic 575-mile mostly offroad route from the Oregon state line to the Canadian border.

Green Dot Roads are a collaboration between DNR, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and private landowners to provide opportunities for dispersed recreation such as camping, hunting, off-road vehicle riding, and wildlife viewing. Green Dot roads are the legal motorized routes marked with a round green reflector on a white route marker. You can find current mappings that include seasonal and other closures at https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/wdfw-lands/green-dot. A Discover Pass is required for portions of DRN land included in Green Dot road maps.