Pepper CR (FR 9039000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

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Pepper CR (FR 9039000) in WA

Gifford Pinchot NF, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
1,281 ft
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A 7.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Skamania County, WA. The road serves Curly Creek Falls.

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

All 7.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (7.4 miles). Climbs 1,100 ft over 7.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Muddy River runs 0.3 mi off. House Rock stands 1,209 ft above the site, 1.4 miles east. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Yacolt, is 25 mi off.

September normals 46–73°F, 2.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Carson Guler (FR 6000000) in WAForest Road Road14.5miEd-10 (FR 5401604) in WADispersed Camping14.8miBeaver Campground in WACampground15.3miBig Butte (FR 3080000) in WAForest Road Road15.9miPelvy Creek (FR 3810000) in WAForest Road Road16.1mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?