Free Camping Collection
Public Campground
Base Camp Mt St Helen’s
Base Camp Mt St Helen’s is located near Mount St. Helens in Washington. The area features forested terrain with trails and paths for exploration. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the Mount St. Helens Visitor Center and Ape Cave Lava Tubes.
Detours Nearby

Butte Camp/Climbers Bivouac Dispersed Campsite
2 hrs 10 min away

Gifford Pinchot National Forest Dispersed Site
2 hrs 12 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 1 min from Longview, WA
- 1 hr 25 min from Olympia, WA
- 1 hr 34 min from Portland, OR
- 3 hrs 15 min from Yakima, WA
Location
Base Camp Mt St Helen’s is located in Washington
Coordinates
46.303711745334965 N
122.26370404295405 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Pets
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.








