N839 Gotchen CR (FR 8225000) in WA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Washington

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N839 Gotchen CR (FR 8225000) in WA

Gifford Pinchot NF, Mt. Adams Ranger District
2,759 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TNONE
T-MobileUNMEASURED
StarlinkFAIR

A 3.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Yakima County, WA. The road serves Smith Butte.

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

All 3.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.5 miles of dirt. Climbs 890 ft over 3.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 25%. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Mount Adams stands 9,517 ft above the site, 11 miles north. Hole in the Ground Creek runs 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, White Salmon, is 22 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.

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