Johnson Creek (FR 2100000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
Johnson Creek (FR 2100000) in WA
A 40.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lewis County, WA. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to November 30.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Cowlitz Valley Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
1.4 of the 40.9 miles in are closed. Mostly gravel, with 0.7 miles of dirt. Climbs 7,700 ft over 40.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~200 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 24 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Green Mountain stands 2,394 ft above the site, 1.9 miles southeast. Cat Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Morton, is 34 mi off.
September normals 41–70°F, 2.4″ 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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