Greenhorn (FR 7600000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
Greenhorn (FR 7600000) in WA
A 13.0-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Lewis County, WA. The road serves Iron Creek Picnic Area. 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.
5 of the 13 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly paved, with 0.6 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,900 ft over 13 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 65%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~200 ft on the downhill side. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 7 switchbacks. A gate 12.3 miles in, signed private. A gate 12.8 miles in.
Iron Creek Butte stands 3,088 ft above the site, 2.6 miles southeast. Cispus River runs 0.3 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Morton, is 17 mi off.
September normals 53–73°F, 3.0″ 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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