Smith Creek (FR 2000000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
Smith Creek (FR 2000000) in WA
A 14.8-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 14.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (14.8 miles). Climbs 3,900 ft over 14.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Skyo Mountain stands 1,383 ft above the site, 0.9 miles northwest. Dry Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Morton, is 27 mi off.
September normals 46–72°F, 2.1″ 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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