North (FR 5700320) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
North (FR 5700320) in WA
A 2.6-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Skamania County, WA. The road serves Calamity Peak.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
All 2.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (2.6 miles). Climbs 330 ft over 2.6 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Calamity Peak stands 1,151 ft above the site, 0.8 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. The nearest town, Yacolt, is 15 mi off.
September normals 47–67°F, 4.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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