Jackpine (FR 2588000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
Jackpine (FR 2588000) in WA
An 11.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Skamania County, WA. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to November 30.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
All 11.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (11.5 miles). Climbs 2,200 ft over 11.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A locked gate 9.4 miles in, signed private. A gate 11 miles in, signed private.
Mount Saint Helens stands 5,370 ft above the site, 5.9 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Muddy River runs 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Yacolt, is 25 mi off.
September normals 48–66°F, 6.0″ 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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