FR 8117080 — Big Bull in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

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FR 8117080 — Big Bull in WA

Gifford Pinchot NF, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
2,148 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 3.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Cowlitz County, WA.

Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

All 3.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (3.2 miles). Climbs 1,000 ft over 3.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.

Goat Mountain stands 2,799 ft above the site, 2.1 miles northeast. A body of water lies 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. The nearest town, Amboy, is 18 mi off.

September normals 4868°F, 4.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?