Gumboot Mt (FR 4205000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

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Gumboot Mt (FR 4205000) in WA

Gifford Pinchot NF, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
1,995 ft
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A 20.6-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Skamania County, WA. The road serves Gumboot Mountain.

Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

All 20.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 2.1 miles of dirt. Climbs 3,900 ft over 20.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 22%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Gumboot Mountain stands 1,858 ft above the site, 1.8 miles east. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Yacolt, is 7.4 mi off.

September normals 50–71°F, 4.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 4205524 — Tatoosh Hills in WAForest Road Road0.7miE.fork Lewis R (FR 4200000) — Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument in WAForest Road Road2.8miTatoosh (FR 4211000) in WAForest Road Road2.9miSunset Falls Campground in WACampground3.2miPelvyer (FR 3800000) in WAForest Road Road4.2mi
Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?