Buck (FR 6500030) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

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Buck (FR 6500030) in WA

Gifford Pinchot NF, Mt. Adams Ranger District
2,675 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 3.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Skamania County, WA. The road serves Panther Creek Falls.

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

All 3.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (3.5 miles). Climbs 230 ft over 3.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 23%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Red Mountain stands 2,297 ft above the site, 2.9 miles north. The nearest town, Carson, is 11 mi off.

September normals 46–69°F, 2.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 6801069 — Big Huckleberry Mountain in WAForest Road Road2.6miN501 Big Huckleberry (FR 6605000) in WAForest Road Road3.1miWildcat (FR 6513000) in WAForest Road Road3.8miMouse Crk (FR 6801000) in WAForest Road Road3.8miCedar Crk (FR 6800000) in WAForest Road Road3.8mi
Fire restrictions

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.

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