N509b Upper Pit (FR 8620061) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

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N509b Upper Pit (FR 8620061) in WA

Gifford Pinchot NF, Mt. Adams Ranger District
3,115 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 3.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Skamania County, WA. The road serves Mann Butte.

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

All 3.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (3.9 miles). Climbs 940 ft over 3.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 45%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Mann Butte stands 875 ft above the site, 0.8 miles east. The nearest town, Carson, is 16 mi off.

September normals 44–69°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?