S840 (FR 2341040) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

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S840 (FR 2341040) in WA

Olympic NF, Hood Canal Ranger District/Hoodsport
1,548 ft
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A 0.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mason County, WA. The road serves South Mountain.

Olympic National Forest, Hood Canal Ranger District/Hoodsport allows dispersed camping here. Camp at least 200 ft from water.

All 0.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.9 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

South Mountain stands 1,502 ft above the site, 2.3 miles east. The nearest town, Shelton, is 16 mi off.

September normals 49–70°F, 5.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
S837b (FR 2345130) in WADispersed Camping0.7miS837 (FR 2345100) in WADispersed Camping1.0miS866 (FR 2343000) in WAForest Road Road2.5miS800, S800w, V1015 (FR 2341000) in WAForest Road Road2.6miH710, H720, H728, V1019 (FR 2366000) in WAForest Road Road3.3mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Olympic National Forest, Hood Canal Ranger District/Hoodsport. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?