Hildale (FR 4820000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

A 4.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lewis County, WA. The road serves Jennings 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.

All 4.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (4.2 miles). Climbs 1,100 ft over 4.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 22%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

South Point stands 3,187 ft above the site, 3.8 miles south. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The Hager Lake shoreline is 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Morton, is 30 mi off.