FR 7100156 — NFD Road 71 Lookout in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
FR 7100156 — NFD Road 71 Lookout in WA
A 4.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lewis County, WA.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Cowlitz Valley Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
All 4.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (4.5 miles). Climbs 50 ft over 4.5 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 11 switchbacks.
Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Deschutes River runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Morton, is 11 mi off.
September normals 45–66°F, 3.5″ 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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