N78 Flat Top (FR 8821000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

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N78 Flat Top (FR 8821000) in WA

Gifford Pinchot NF, Mt. Adams Ranger District
3,614 ft
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A 15.3-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Skamania County, WA. The road serves Flattop Mountain. The road is open seasonally, April 2 to November 30.

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

All 15.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.5 miles of dirt. Climbs 3,800 ft over 15.3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Flattop Mountain stands 805 ft above the site, 1.1 miles east. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, White Salmon, is 22 mi off.

September normals 4367°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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