Carson Guler (FR 6000000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

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Carson Guler (FR 6000000) in WA

Gifford Pinchot NF, Mt. Adams Ranger District
2,504 ft
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A 53.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Skamania County, WA. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to November 30.

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

29.8 of the 53.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 5.9 miles of dirt. Climbs 8,600 ft over 53.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 43%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 26 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Big Butte stands 905 ft above the site, 1.2 miles west. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Carson, is 11 mi off.

September normals 46–69°F, 2.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Big Butte (FR 3080000) in WAForest Road Road2.1miBeaver Campground in WACampground2.3miEd-10 (FR 5401604) in WADispersed Camping3.1miWildcat (FR 6513000) in WAForest Road Road3.4miCedar Crk (FR 6800000) in WAForest Road Road3.4mi
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?