Wind River Ranger Station (FR 4101000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
Wind River Ranger Station (FR 4101000) in WA
A 3.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Skamania County, WA. The road serves Wind River Arboretum.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mt. Adams Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
2.8 of the 3.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 2.8 of the 3.1 miles in are gravel. Climbs 1,200 ft over 3.1 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 35%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Gates 0.1 and 0.2 miles in. Water crossings 0.8 and 1.2 miles in.
Bunker Hill stands 1,296 ft above the site, 1.0 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Martha Creek runs 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, Carson, is 7.0 mi off.
September normals 45–75°F, 2.7″ 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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