Huffaker (FR 2505000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

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Huffaker (FR 2505000) in WA

Gifford Pinchot NF, Cowlitz Valley Ranger District
2,603 ft
Maps
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A 10.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lewis County, WA. The road serves Huffaker Mountain.

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

All 10.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.2 miles of dirt. Climbs 3,400 ft over 10.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A locked gate 3.2 miles in.

Huffaker Mountain stands 1,032 ft above the site, 0.9 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Cowlitz River runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Morton, is 15 mi off.

September normals 44–67°F, 2.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?