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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

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  • Address:Cougar, WA
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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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Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

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