Couger Crk (FR 8122000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
Couger Crk (FR 8122000) in WA
A 4.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Cowlitz County, WA. The road serves Kalama Spring.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
All 4.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (4.5 miles). Climbs 1,000 ft over 4.5 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 34%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Goat Mountain stands 1,745 ft above the site, 2.2 miles north. Kalama River runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Amboy, is 17 mi off.
September normals 49–65°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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