Pelvyer (FR 3800000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

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Pelvyer (FR 3800000) in WA

Gifford Pinchot NF, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
2,941 ft
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An 8.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Skamania County, WA. The road serves Tatoosh Hills.

Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

All 8.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (8.7 miles). Climbs 2,100 ft over 8.7 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Tatoosh Hills stands 969 ft above the site, 1.3 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. The nearest town, Yacolt, is 12 mi off.

September normals 46–67°F, 4.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Pelvy Creek (FR 3810000) in WAForest Road Road0.6miTatoosh (FR 4211000) in WAForest Road Road2.8miFR 4200510 — Cougar Rock in WAForest Road Road3.6miFR 4205524 — Tatoosh Hills in WAForest Road Road4.1miE.fork Lewis R (FR 4200000) — Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument in WAForest Road Road4.2mi
Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?