Carlton Creek (FR 4400000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
Carlton Creek (FR 4400000) in WA
A 7.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lewis County, WA. The road serves Fish Ladder Falls. The road is open seasonally, April 2 to November 30.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Cowlitz Valley Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
4.9 of the 7.5 miles in are closed. Gravel the whole way in (7.5 miles). Climbs 1,700 ft over 7.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 29%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks. A gate 2.6 miles in. Water crossings 2.6 and 6.4 miles in.
Backbone Ridge stands 2,489 ft above the site, 1.7 miles northwest. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Ohanapecosh River runs 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Eatonville, is 35 mi off.
September normals 44–71°F, 2.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Cowlitz Valley Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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