Jakes Ridge (FR 5300000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

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Jakes Ridge (FR 5300000) in WA

Gifford Pinchot NF, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
1,908 ft
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A 22.4-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 22.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.8 miles of dirt. Climbs 4,800 ft over 22.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 30%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 13 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

West Point stands 1,942 ft above the site, 2.8 miles east. Canyon Creek runs 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Yacolt, is 9.4 mi off.

September normals 50–69°F, 3.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Gumboot Mt (FR 4205000) in WAForest Road Road3.8miPelvyer (FR 3800000) in WAForest Road Road4.1miFR 4205524 — Tatoosh Hills in WAForest Road Road4.3miPelvy Creek (FR 3810000) in WAForest Road Road4.6miTatoosh (FR 4211000) in WAForest Road Road5.2mi
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?