FR 3055140 — Lava Butte in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 3055140 — Lava Butte in WA
Road corridorGifford Pinchot NF, Mt. Adams Ranger District
18 mi from Carson
Maps 2,965 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest ↗
Motor-vehicle season 4/2–11/30Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR
Road Access
Rough
- All 0.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 50 ft over 0.3 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 20%.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Wind River runs 0.5 mi off.
- Gifford Peak stands 2,401 ft above the map pin, 5.0 miles east.
Climate averages
October normals 39–55°F, 8.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.