Copper Cr. (FR 4107000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
Copper Cr. (FR 4107000) in WA
A 1.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Skamania County, WA. The road serves Star Creek Falls.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
All 1.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.6 miles). Climbs 280 ft over 1.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
Star Creek runs 0.2 mi off. McKinley Ridge stands 2,315 ft above the site, 2.5 miles east. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Yacolt, is 10 mi off.
September normals 53–72°F, 4.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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