Red Springs (FR 2608000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
Red Springs (FR 2608000) in WA
A 3.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lewis County, WA. The road serves Strawberry Mountain.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Cowlitz Valley Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
All 3.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (3.9 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate at the start of the road.
Strawberry Mountain stands 3,695 ft above the site, 1.9 miles east. Red Spring Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Morton, is 15 mi off.
September normals 52–69°F, 3.3″ 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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