Tatoosh (FR 4211000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

A 4.6-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Skamania County, WA. The road serves Tatoosh Hills.

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

All 4.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.3 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,100 ft over 4.6 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 5 switchbacks.

Tatoosh Hills stands 1,220 ft above the site, 1.5 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. East Fork Lewis River runs 1.0 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Yacolt, is 10 mi off.