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Trailhead: Smith Creek (Road 8322)

Provides access to: Smith Creek Trail #225

General Information

Dispersed camping is available near this trailhead. 

June - November

 Forest Road 83 normally melts out and the gate opens in late May or June. Closes December 1. 

No fee or pass required. See Mount St. Helens Map for fee and payment sites.

Contact Name: Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Headquarters

Contact Phone: 360-449-7800

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 48.18117387

Longitude: -122.0542256

Directions

From Cougar, WA, travel east on SR 503 which become Forest Road 90. Turn left on Forest Road 83. Continue approximately 8 miles; turn right on Forest Road 8322. Road deadends at the trailhead. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not 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 August 8th, 2025