S Forlorn Lks (FR 6040000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
S Forlorn Lks (FR 6040000) in WA
A 7.3-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Skamania County, WA. The road serves East Crater Trailhead.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mt. Adams Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
All 7.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.5 miles of dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 6.1 miles in.
The Forlorn Lakes shoreline is 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Gifford Peak stands 1,704 ft above the site, 2.7 miles northwest. The nearest town, Carson, is 16 mi off.
September normals 45–66°F, 3.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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