Dry Creek (FR 6400000) — Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
Dry Creek (FR 6400000) — Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument in WA
An 18.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Skamania County, WA. The road is open seasonally, April 2 to November 30.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
All 18.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 3.4 miles of dirt. Climbs 3,400 ft over 18.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 28%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 37 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Timbered Peak stands 1,074 ft above the site, 1.1 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. The nearest town, Yacolt, is 18 mi off.
September normals 48–67°F, 4.1″ 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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