Goat Creek (FR 2750000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

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Goat Creek (FR 2750000) in WA

Gifford Pinchot NF, Cowlitz Valley Ranger District
913 ft
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A 3.9-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 3.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (3.9 miles). Climbs 1,500 ft over 3.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~220 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Vanson Peak stands 4,027 ft above the site, 4.0 miles south. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The Riffe Lake shoreline is 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Morton, is 8.0 mi off.

September normals 46–74°F, 2.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
East Jake Creek (FR 3700526) in WAForest Road Road39.4miBare Mt (FR 5400000) — Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument in WAForest Road Road39.5miBare Mt (FR 5400000) — Mt. Adams in WAForest Road Road40.0miRidge (FR 3400000) in WAForest Road Road40.3miDry Creek (FR 6400000) — Mt. Adams in WAForest Road Road40.3mi
Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?