Sorehead (FR 5800000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
Sorehead (FR 5800000) in WA
A 25.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Skamania County, WA.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
All 25.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.2 miles of dirt. Climbs 4,100 ft over 25.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 30%. 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. Winds through 14 switchbacks.
West Point stands 2,192 ft above the site, 1.0 miles north. Sorehead Creek runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Yacolt, is 12 mi off.
September normals 51–72°F, 4.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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