Recreation area

Forest Road 26

Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Washington — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

FR26 travels north to south, from FR 25 to FR 99 near Mt. St. Helens. It is a paved road that has not been well maintained.  There are some gravel sections, slumps, and potholes.  Please be careful! The road is very scenic leading into the blast zone near Mt. St. Helens. Along the road, you will see blown down trees from the eruption and new trees and plants that have grown back. The road accesses Goat Mountain Trail, Norway Pass, and the Mt. Margaret Backcountry.

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Forest Road 26 doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Washington campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.