Ridge (FR 4220000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

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Ridge (FR 4220000) in WA

Gifford Pinchot NF, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
3,715 ft
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A 3.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Skamania County, WA. The road serves Cougar Rock.

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

All 3.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.2 miles of dirt. Climbs 610 ft over 3.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 56%. 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.

Lookout Mountain stands 503 ft above the site, 1.3 miles southwest. The nearest town, Stevenson, is 13 mi off.

September normals 46–65°F, 4.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?