National Forest
Gifford Pinchot NF Dispersed - Mt. St. Helens
Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Cougar, WA
Operating window: Jun 1 – Oct 31 · Verify current status with the operator before traveling
Verify with the local Forest Service ranger district
Forest Service campgrounds vary by district. Fire restrictions, road conditions, and operating dates are set locally and change seasonally. Call the ranger district to confirm.
Official sources & verification
Managed by US Forest Service
Managing agency
- Gifford Pinchot National Forest — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
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- Address:Cougar, WA
About
Dispersed camping in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest near Mt. St. Helens. Volcanic landscape recovering from the 1980 eruption. Old-growth forest, lava tubes, and views of the still-active volcano. Wild huckleberry picking in August.
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Pet Policy
Pets allowed · Max 2 per site
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Gifford Pinchot NF Dispersed - Mt. St. Helens
Huckleberry Saddle via Blue Lake Trailhead
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6.2 mi2,129 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Toutle River Trail
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11.1 mi4,331 ftgain
TrailExpert
Castle Lake
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18.6 mi6,824 ftgain
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Sheep Canyon Trail
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2.0 mi1,306 ftgain
TrailModerate
Butte Camp Trail
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7.1 mi2,192 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Goat Marsh
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2.4 mi646 ftgain
TrailModerate
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Washington hunting page
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