FR 2208000 — Switchback Trailhead in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
FR 2208000 — Switchback Trailhead in WA
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 9.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Grays Harbor County, WA.
All 9.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 3.5 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,900 ft over 9.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 42%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
West Fork Humptulips River runs 0.9 mi off. Stovepipe Mountain stands 2,856 ft above the site, 5.9 miles northeast. The nearest town, Montesano, is 27 mi off.
September normals 56–73°F, 7.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov