S Mouse Crk (FR 7800120) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

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S Mouse Crk (FR 7800120) in WA

Gifford Pinchot NF, Cowlitz Valley Ranger District
3,155 ft
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A 4.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Skamania County, WA. The road serves Hamilton Buttes.

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

All 4.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (4.9 miles). Climbs 1,800 ft over 4.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 23%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Hamilton Buttes stands 2,600 ft above the site, 1.7 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Mouse Creek runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Morton, is 34 mi off.

September normals 5069°F, 2.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

Set by Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Cowlitz Valley Ranger District. 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?