Mission MTN (FR 2200160) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
Mission MTN (FR 2200160) in WA
A 3.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lewis County, WA. The road serves Mission Mountain. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to August 31.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Cowlitz Valley Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
0.9 of the 3.4 miles in are closed. Mostly gravel, with 0.9 miles of dirt. Climbs 630 ft over 3.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.
Elk Peak stands 1,318 ft above the site, 0.9 miles south. North Fork Cispus River runs 0.2 mi off. The nearest town, Morton, is 35 mi off.
September normals 43–64°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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