Trout Creek (FR 4300000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
Trout Creek (FR 4300000) in WA
A 13.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Skamania County, WA.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mt. Adams Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
12.2 of the 13.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 11.5 of the 13.1 miles in are gravel. Climbs 2,500 ft over 13.1 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 34%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-ends 0.2 miles in -- mapped turnaround at the end.
Mowich Butte stands 1,685 ft above the site, 1.7 miles southwest. Layout Creek runs 0.6 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Stevenson, is 11 mi off.
September normals 50–72°F, 3.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mt. Adams Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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