Mt. Adams (FR 8040000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

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Mt. Adams (FR 8040000) in WA

Gifford Pinchot NF, Mt. Adams Ranger District
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A 9.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Skamania County, WA. The road serves Crofton Butte.

Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mt. Adams Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

4.2 of the 9.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 3 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,600 ft over 9.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 28%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Mount Adams stands 8,227 ft above the site, 7.0 miles north. Crofton Creek runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, White Salmon, is 26 mi off.

September normals 45–65°F, 2.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
N512 Little White Salmon (FR 1800000) in WAForest Road Road16.3miOklahoma campground in WACampground16.9miN557 N Holmes Crk (FR 1840000) in WAForest Road Road17.5miWhite Salmon River Launch@bz (FR 1700126) in WADispersed Camping17.6miN45a Homes Ridge (FR 1840020) in WAForest Road Road17.7mi
Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?