Bird Creek Mdws. (FR 8200000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

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Bird Creek Mdws. (FR 8200000) in WA

Gifford Pinchot NF, Mt. Adams Ranger District
2,816 ft
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A 34.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Yakima County, WA.

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

All 34.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 10.2 miles of dirt. Climbs 6,200 ft over 34.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 23%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Mount Adams stands 9,460 ft above the site, 9.8 miles north. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, White Salmon, is 23 mi off.

September normals 38–71°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?