FR 4205524 — Tatoosh Hills in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
FR 4205524 — Tatoosh Hills 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 700 ft over 3.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 21%. 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.
Gumboot Mountain stands 1,609 ft above the site, 1.6 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Yacolt, is 7.8 mi off.
September normals 47–68°F, 4.0″ 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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