Ed-10 (FR 4100650) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
Ed-10 (FR 4100650) in WA
A 0.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Skamania County, WA. The road serves Big Rock Lookout.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
All 0.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.7 miles). Climbs 220 ft over 0.7 miles -- sustained grades near 30%, with pitches to 45%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.
McKinley Ridge stands 976 ft above the site, 0.9 miles northeast. Summit Spring lies 0.8 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Yacolt, is 12 mi off.
September normals 48–67°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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