Ed-10 (FR 4100640) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
Ed-10 (FR 4100640) in WA
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 47–66°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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