Crater Creek (FR 3300000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

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Crater Creek (FR 3300000) in WA

Gifford Pinchot NF, Mt. Adams Ranger District
3,075 ft
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A 12.0-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Skamania County, WA. The road serves Cougar Rock.

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

All 12 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (12 miles). Climbs 1,600 ft over 12 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 38%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 12 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. Cougar Rock stands 1,054 ft above the site, 1.8 miles northwest. A body of water lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Stevenson, is 12 mi off.

September normals 46–68°F, 3.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Ridge (FR 4220000) in WAForest Road Road0.7miEd-10 (FR 4100630) in WADispersed Camping0.8miE.fork Lewis R (FR 4200000) — Mt. Adams in WAForest Road Road1.6mi3 Corner Rock (FR 4100406) in WAForest Road Road2.1miFR 4200510 — Cougar Rock in WAForest Road Road2.2mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?