Eight Mile (FR 6200000) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
Eight Mile (FR 6200000) in WA
Road corridorGifford Pinchot NF, Mt. Adams Ranger District
10 mi from Carson
Maps 2,964 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest ↗
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year
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Road Access
Rough
- All 4.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 880 ft over 4.9 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 35%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.8 miles off.
- Red Mountain stands 2,008 ft above the map pin, 5.3 miles northeast.
Climate averages
October normals 38–55°F, 8.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.