Zebra (FR 5300535) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington
Zebra (FR 5300535) in WA
A 2.6-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Skamania County, WA. The road serves Gumboot Mountain.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
All 2.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (2.6 miles). Climbs 710 ft over 2.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 18%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
West Point stands 1,739 ft above the site, 2.3 miles northeast. Canyon Creek runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Yacolt, is 10 mi off.
September normals 50–71°F, 4.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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