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Cascade Peaks Interpretive Station

Located northeast of the volcano on Forest Road 99 near Windy Ridge, Cascade Peaks offers visitor information only. 

Current Conditions
03/04/2025: Cascade Peaks Interpretive Station is closed. No sales. Food or drinks are not available.

General Information

CLOSED

Recreation Passes honored: Digital Day Pass, Northwest Forest Pass, and Interagency Recreation Passes.

*No overnight camping on Forest Road 99 within the National Volcanic Monument.

Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$30 per annual

Day use fee payment options:  Cash, Check, Scan & Pay or a valid Recreation Pass. *Suggestion: Download the recreation.gov app before your trip to have the ability to scan & pay digitally on-site.

Pets allowed on leash. 

Contact Name: Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Headquarters

Contact Phone: 360-449-7800

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 46.281755

Longitude: -122.080126

Elevation

4140

Directions

From Cougar WA take Lewis River Road east for 2.8 miles. The road then changes to Forest Road 90. Continue on Forest Road 90 for 16 miles and stay to the left on Forest Road 25, pass the Pine Creek Information Center. Drive Forest Road 25 for 25 miles to the junction of Forest Road 99. Turn left onto Forest Road 99 towards Windy Ridge. Drive approximately 11 miles to Cascade Peaks.

Travel Considerations

Forest Road 99 is paved but rough and is narrow in places. Use caution. 

Parking

Accessible parking spaces are available.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 15th, 2025