FR 8854000 — Steamboat Lake Trailhead in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
FR 8854000 — Steamboat Lake Trailhead in WA
A 12.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Skamania County, WA.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mt. Adams Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
All 12.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 6.1 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,900 ft over 12.4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 24%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 8.7 miles in.
Steamboat Mountain stands 1,475 ft above the site, 1.6 miles east. The Big Mosquito Lake shoreline is 0.2 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Carson, is 28 mi off.
September normals 43–63°F, 3.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mt. Adams Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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