Chinook (FR 6403000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

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Chinook (FR 6403000) in WA

Gifford Pinchot NF, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
2,782 ft
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A 7.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Skamania County, WA. The road serves Chinook Falls.

Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

All 7.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (7.1 miles). Climbs 450 ft over 7.1 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 44%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 9 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.8 miles off. Timbered Peak stands 1,601 ft above the site, 2.2 miles southeast. The nearest town, Yacolt, is 18 mi off.

September normals 49–69°F, 4.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Pelvy Creek (FR 3810000) in WAForest Road Road9.0miPelvyer (FR 3800000) in WAForest Road Road9.0miEd-10 (FR 5401604) in WADispersed Camping10.1miFR 4200510 — Cougar Rock in WAForest Road Road10.2miE.fork Lewis R (FR 4200000) — Mt. Adams in WAForest Road Road10.3mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. 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?