N557 N Holmes Crk (FR 1840000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
N557 N Holmes Crk (FR 1840000) in WA
A 13.0-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Klickitat County, WA. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to November 30.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mt. Adams Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
All 13 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.4 miles of dirt. Climbs 3,100 ft over 13 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 30%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Timberhead Mountain stands 2,066 ft above the site, 2.1 miles southeast. Little White Salmon River runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. The nearest town, White Salmon, is 12 mi off.
September normals 51–75°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mt. Adams Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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