Mouse Crk (FR 6801000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
Mouse Crk (FR 6801000) in WA
A 14.5-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 14.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.9 miles of dirt. Climbs 3,900 ft over 14.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 29%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
South Fork Mouse Creek runs 0.3 mi off. Big Huckleberry Mountain stands 2,475 ft above the site, 2.8 miles east. The nearest town, Carson, is 7.2 mi off.
September normals 48–72°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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