Muddy Pine (FR 2586000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
Muddy Pine (FR 2586000) in WA
A 5.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Skamania County, WA. The road serves Cedar Flats Natural Area.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
4.1 of the 5.5 miles in are closed. Gravel the whole way in (5.5 miles). Climbs 1,200 ft over 5.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 22%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 10 switchbacks.
Mount Saint Helens stands 6,830 ft above the site, 10.0 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Muddy River runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Yacolt, is 25 mi off.
September normals 45–74°F, 2.5″ 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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