Big Butte (FR 3080000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
Big Butte (FR 3080000) in WA
A 4.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Skamania County, WA. The road is open seasonally, April 2 to November 30.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mt. Adams Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
All 4.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.9 miles). Climbs 1,500 ft over 4.9 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 28%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Big Butte stands 2,036 ft above the site, 1.9 miles north. Wind River runs 0.4 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Carson, is 9.8 mi off.
September normals 44–73°F, 2.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mt. Adams Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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