Cinnamon Peak (FR 8303000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
Cinnamon Peak (FR 8303000) in WA
A 22.4-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Cowlitz County, WA. The road is open seasonally, April 16 to November 30.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
21.3 of the 22.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly paved, with 2.8 miles of graded dirt. Climbs 3,300 ft over 22.4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 22%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 25 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 22 miles in.
Mount Saint Helens stands 4,672 ft above the site, 6.0 miles northeast. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Kalama River runs 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, Amboy, is 18 mi off.
September normals 48–64°F, 5.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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