FR 4100501 — Lookout Mountain in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
FR 4100501 — Lookout Mountain in WA
A 1.0-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Skamania County, WA.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
All 1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (1 miles). Climbs 790 ft over 1 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate at the start of the road.
Lookout Mountain stands 791 ft above the site, 0.5 miles southeast. The nearest town, Stevenson, 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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