N713 Lower Buck CR (FR 8031000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
N713 Lower Buck CR (FR 8031000) in WA
A 12.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Skamania County, WA. The road serves Salt Creek Trailhead.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mt. Adams Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
All 12.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 3.3 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,300 ft over 12.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 23%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 7 switchbacks.
Mount Adams stands 9,037 ft above the site, 8.8 miles northeast. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. White Salmon River runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, White Salmon, is 26 mi off.
September normals 45–66°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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