Explore Mount St. Helens...Discover Ecosystems in Action


Wildflowers on the Pumice Plain 25 years later

At 8:32 Sunday morning, May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted and blew down or scorched 230 square miles of forest...30 years later, recovery at Mount St. Helens continues... Read more...


Volcano Cam!

A rare and spectacular image of snow and sun at Mount St. HelensView a near real-time image of Mount St. Helens, taken from the Johnston Ridge Observatory! The Observatory and VolcanoCam are located at an elevation of approximately 4,500 feet, about five miles from the volcano...

Mount St Helens Recreation Information

Mount St Helens NVM LogoRecreation information for the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument area visitor.

 Climbing Mount St. Helens Information


Take Care of Your Pet and Help Protect the Monument

A Big Brown Dog on the MonumentTo protect plant and animal life and provide for visitor safety, pets are prohibited at all recreation sites and trails within the Monument’s restricted area (yellow shaded section of map available on the Maps and Publications page of this site). Pets are permitted only in designated pet areas and must be on a leash. Lack of shade and summer heat can endanger pets left in cars. For the safety and comfort of your pet, please arrange to leave your pet at home. Contact any Forest Service office for information on where it is safe and legal to bring your pets.

Recent News


Features

Gifford Pinchot NF Annual Report 2011 Highlighting Mount St. Helens NVM

Gifford Pinchot NF Annual Report for 2011 highlighting Mount St. Helens NVM.

Please click here to see the Gifford Pinchot NF Annual Report for 2011 highlighting Mount St. Helens NVM.


Mount St. Helens Scientist Receives National Award

Peter Frenzen with award

"A special place like Mount St. Helens deserves the best, and we have it in Peter. His passion for this place inspires us all," said Gifford Pinchot Forest Supervisor Janine Clayton. "We are really happy to have his contribution recognized at a national level and we couldn’t agree more."

Spotlights

Castle Rock Quilt Show

The Castle Rock Quilt Show will be held February 1 to 29, 2012 at the Castle Rock Exhibit Hall. Enjoy more than 80 quilts as part of your visit to the Mount St. Helens area.