River (FR 6700124) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

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River (FR 6700124) in WA

Gifford Pinchot NF, Mt. Adams Ranger District
2,496 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 3.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Skamania County, WA. The road serves Lava Butte.

Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mt. Adams Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

All 3.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (3.7 miles). Climbs 350 ft over 3.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 25%.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. Middle Butte stands 920 ft above the site, 1.5 miles southwest. The nearest town, Carson, is 14 mi off.

September normals 4669°F, 3.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

Set by Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mt. Adams Ranger District. 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?