Eastern Washington Off Road
Naneum Ridge State Base Camp 4×4 Trip
EASTER WASHINGTON OFF ROAD
NANEUM RIDGE STATE BASE CAMP 4X4 TRIP
Hosted by Graham Family Farm NW
GENERAL INFO
Eastern Washington Off Road is doing a base camp 4×4 trip at the Naneum Ridge State Forest. RVs and travel trailers welcome, but it maybe tight to get them into a camp spot. This trip is 3 days and two nights of camping in the same place. Saturday’s trip will take you on a lot of rough roads and you may hit snow at the top of Naneum Ridge.
DO NOT JUST SHOW UP
This is a free event but space is limited and it is on a first sign up basis. Everyone must sign up in advance. All guests must be approved.
(If you get upset easily over people’s opinions, this event may not be for you.)
DATE: June 25-27 2027
TIME: 10 AM
MEETING LOCATION: To be announced to those who signed up.
REQUIREMENTS: You must have a working 4 wheel drive vehicle to do this trip.
You will need to bring a shelter, food, and supplies. Bring things you need to be safe from the heat and cold.
NOTE: By signing up you are expected to follow the rules of the land and Tread Lightly. The roads/Trails can get soft. Spinning your tires intentionally on wet surfaces causes damage and is illegal. These actions have caused closures.
FEE: A Discover Pass is required for all Street licensed vehicles to be in the Naneum Ridge State Forest.
WHAT TO BRING
Volunteers should weather-appropriate clothing, gloves, boots, water, lunch and a legal four-wheel drive vehicle to navigate green dot roads.
DIRECTIONS
The Coleman Orchard:
From Ellensburg, drive east out Vantage Highway approximately 5 miles and turn north on Number 81 Road.
In 3.1 miles at the T, turn east onto Brick Mill Road and continue for 1.3 miles.
Turn north onto Cooke Canyon Road and turn west at the T.
Continue 2.4 miles on the primitive road to the Coleman Orchard.
CAMPING INFORMATION
A Discover Pass is required for all street licensed vehicles that are parked for camping. Everyone is welcome to camp at the Eastern Washington Expeditions Base Camp Friday July 22 – Sunday July 24th. Meet & Greets Friday and Saturday evenings.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
https://www.dnr.wa.gov/go#trail-maps-an … oad-maps.1
Green Dot Map of Naneum Ridge State Forest: https://www.dnr.wa.gov/publications/amp … 012019.pdf
WHAT TO EXPECT
See photos of past volunteer events: 2018, 2017
COMMS
CB #7
TO SIGN UP
If you would like to attend please use the Contact Us page to let us know.
Let us know if you need us to save room for an RV, Trailer, or tent.
NOTE: By signing up you are expected to follow the rules of the land and Tread Lightly.
THE LIST:
Ceg – YJ, Tahoe with & trailer.
FEES:
This a Free to attend event. You will need to bring your own rig with a full fuel tank, gear, and food.
CAMPING: Bring what you would need to camp in the cold. It could be very cold and windy. The camping area most likely will be primitive and not level.
FOOD: Bring enough food for 3 days.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
2023 Backroads Trip Photos Video
2021 Backroads Trip Photos
COMMS: GMRS #7
SIGN UP
This is free event but space is limited and it is on a first-sign up basis. Everyone must sign up at lease a week in advance. All guest must be approved. If you would like to attend please use the Contact Us page. Do not just show up.
THE RIG LIST
Ceg – Tahoe
Maybes
