Newaukum (FR 7100000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

A 36.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lewis County, WA.

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

All 36.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (36.2 miles). Climbs 5,800 ft over 36.2 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 43%. 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 28 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Rooster Rock stands 2,520 ft above the site, 2.7 miles northeast. Tilton River runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Morton, is 11 mi off.