N853 Nine Foot CR (FR 2360000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

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N853 Nine Foot CR (FR 2360000) in WA

Gifford Pinchot NF, Mt. Adams Ranger District
4,749 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TNONE
T-MobileUNMEASURED
StarlinkFAIR

A 15.3-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Skamania County, WA. The road serves Ninefoot Peak.

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 0.4 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,800 ft over 15.3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Mount Adams stands 7,527 ft above the site, 10 miles northeast. The nearest town, Carson, is 27 mi off.

September normals 40–61°F, 3.0″ 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?