Spencer (FR 9327000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

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Spencer (FR 9327000) in WA

Gifford Pinchot NF, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
3,583 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 10.0-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 10 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.6 miles of dirt. Climbs 740 ft over 10 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Craggy Peak stands 2,132 ft above the site, 4.7 miles northeast. The nearest town, Morton, is 30 mi off.

September normals 43–63°F, 3.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Carson Guler (FR 6000000) in WAForest Road Road23.4miEd-10 (FR 5401604) in WADispersed Camping24.2miN501 Big Huckleberry (FR 6605000) in WAForest Road Road24.6miBeaver Campground in WACampground24.6miFR 6801069 — Big Huckleberry Mountain in WAForest Road Road24.8mi
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?