FR 4200510 — Cougar Rock in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
FR 4200510 — Cougar Rock in WA
A 3.5-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 3.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (3.5 miles). Climbs 80 ft over 3.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. 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. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
A body of water lies 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. The nearest town, Stevenson, is 15 mi off.
September normals 42–63°F, 4.7″ 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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