Paradise Ridge (FR 6401000) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access
Paradise Ridge (FR 6401000) in WA
Road corridorGifford Pinchot NF, Mt. Adams Ranger District
20 mi from Carson
Maps 2,954 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest ↗
Motor-vehicle season 7/1–8/31Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year
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Road Access
Rough
- All 13.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Near Paradise Hills.
- Estimated climb: 1,800 ft over 13.2 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 48%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.0 miles off.
- Timbered Peak stands 1,429 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles southwest.
- Timber Creek runs 0.5 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 41–56°F, 10.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.