Silverstar (FR 4109000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

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Silverstar (FR 4109000) in WA

Gifford Pinchot NF, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
1,394 ft
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A 3.6-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Skamania County, WA. The road serves Star Creek Falls.

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

All 3.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.7 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,700 ft over 3.6 miles -- sustained grades near 16%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks.

Silver Star Mountain stands 2,963 ft above the site, 3.3 miles south. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Star Creek runs 0.6 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Yacolt, is 9.7 mi off.

September normals 54–73°F, 4.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Copper City Campsite in WACampground0.4miCopper Cr. (FR 4107000) in WADispersed Camping0.6miTrail (FR 4104000) in WAForest Road Road0.6miMckinley Basin (FR 4104504) in WAForest Road Road1.9miSunset Falls Campground in WACampground1.9mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?