Ed-10 (FR 4100640) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

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Ed-10 (FR 4100640) in WA

Gifford Pinchot NF, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
3,174 ft
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A 0.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Skamania County, WA. The road serves Summit Spring.

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

All 0.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.3 miles). Climbs 0 ft over 0.3 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 23%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

McKinley Ridge stands 787 ft above the site, 0.9 miles west. Washougal River runs 0.5 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Yacolt, is 13 mi off.

September normals 4766°F, 4.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?