Quinault Ridge RD Nielton Comm (FR 2258000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

An 11.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Grays Harbor County, WA.

All 11.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 2.1 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,700 ft over 11.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 24%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 15 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Hoquiam, is 25 mi off.