Wildcat (FR 6513000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

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Wildcat (FR 6513000) in WA

Gifford Pinchot NF, Mt. Adams Ranger District
1,078 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 3.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Skamania County, WA. The road serves Panther Creek Falls. The road is open seasonally, April 2 to November 30.

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

All 3.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.2 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,000 ft over 3.2 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 34%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Gobblers Knob stands 1,183 ft above the site, 0.8 miles south. Mouse Creek runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Carson, is 7.7 mi off.

September normals 51–74°F, 2.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Cedar Crk (FR 6800000) in WAForest Road Road0.1miMouse Crk (FR 6801000) in WAForest Road Road1.0miPanther Creek campground in WACampground1.9miPanther Cr. (FR 6500000) in WAForest Road Road2.8miFR 6801069 — Big Huckleberry Mountain in WAForest Road Road2.8mi
Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?