Walupt Lake (FR 2160000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

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Walupt Lake (FR 2160000) in WA

Gifford Pinchot NF, Cowlitz Valley Ranger District
3,272 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 5.5-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Lewis County, WA. The road serves Coleman Weedpatch Trailhead. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to November 30.

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

All 5.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly paved, with 0.3 miles of dirt. Climbs 870 ft over 5.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 14%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Elk Peak stands 2,274 ft above the site, 1.2 miles northwest. Elk Creek runs 0.4 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Morton, is 36 mi off.

September normals 47–68°F, 2.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?