South Wildcat Creek (FR 7409040) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
South Wildcat Creek (FR 7409040) in WA
A 5.8-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lewis County, WA. The road serves Stahl Mountain.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Cowlitz Valley Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
All 5.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (5.8 miles). Climbs 990 ft over 5.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 10 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Ladd Mountain stands 1,166 ft above the site, 1.6 miles east. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Little Nisqually River runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Eatonville, is 10 mi off.
September normals 45–66°F, 2.9″ 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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