Dispersed Camping
Swift Creek on Forest Road 83
Swift Creek on Forest Road 83 is located near Mount St. Helens in Washington. The area features forested terrain with elevations that can influence temperatures, ranging from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument and the Ape Cave Lava Tubes, offering opportunities for exploration and learning.
Detours Nearby

Butte Camp/Climbers Bivouac Dispersed Campsite
13 min away

Gifford Pinchot National Forest Dispersed Site
37 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 22 min from Longview, WA
- 1 hr 25 min from Portland, OR
- 2 hrs 12 min from Olympia, WA
- 3 hrs 34 min from Yakima, WA
Location
Swift Creek on Forest Road 83 is located in Washington
Coordinates
46.12913724 N
122.1834174 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
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- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/19/25
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/19/25
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Swift Creek on Forest Road 83 needs a permit.

