Hager Lake (FR 4830000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

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Hager Lake (FR 4830000) in WA

Gifford Pinchot NF, Cowlitz Valley Ranger District
2,990 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 10.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lewis County, WA. The road serves Snyder Mountain.

Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Cowlitz Valley Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

All 10.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.6 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,600 ft over 10.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 12 switchbacks.

The Hager Lake shoreline is 0.1 mi off. South Point stands 2,935 ft above the site, 3.9 miles south. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Morton, is 31 mi off.

September normals 44–68°F, 2.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
N61 Cave CR (FR 8631000) in WAForest Road Road44.4miN61c Trail Creek (FR 8631011) in WAForest Road Road45.0miFR 6610000 — Trail Peak in WAForest Road Road46.2miFR 8600110 — Trail Peak in WAForest Road Road46.2miRiver (FR 6700124) in WAForest Road Road46.2mi
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?