Peanut (FR 4840000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
Peanut (FR 4840000) in WA
A 3.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lewis County, WA. The road serves Snyder Mountain.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Cowlitz Valley Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
All 3.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (3.7 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Snyder Mountain stands 1,233 ft above the site, 1.8 miles northeast. Hager Lake lies 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Morton, is 32 mi off.
September normals 41–65°F, 2.7″ 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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