N45a Homes Ridge (FR 1840020) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
N45a Homes Ridge (FR 1840020) in WA
A 2.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Skamania County, WA. The road serves Timberhead Mountain.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mt. Adams Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
All 2.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (2.7 miles). Climbs 640 ft over 2.7 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 32%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 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.
Timberhead Mountain stands 1,817 ft above the site, 1.2 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Little White Salmon River runs 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, White Salmon, is 11 mi off.
September normals 50–74°F, 1.4″ 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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