Spring CR (FR 5603000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

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Spring CR (FR 5603000) in WA

Gifford Pinchot NF, Cowlitz Valley Ranger District
3,025 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 13.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Skamania County, WA. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to December 14.

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

All 13.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 2 miles of dirt. Climbs 3,800 ft over 13.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 23%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Green Mountain stands 2,082 ft above the site, 0.9 miles south. Cispus River runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Morton, is 36 mi off.

September normals 40–69°F, 2.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?