Site Open
Recreation Region: Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument & Surrounding Area
Trailhead: South Coldwater
Provides access to: South Coldwater Trail #230A
There is no vault toilet at this site. Vault toilets nearby at Coldwater Lake Picnic and Boating Site.
Current Conditions
03/04/2025: Parking is not available at the trailhead because it is beyond the closed gate on State Route 504. You can park at the Hummocks Trailhead and walk up the road to access the South Coldwater Trailhead.
General Information
Day use only: open sunrise to sunset
- Pets must be on leash at all times.
No fees are required for this site
Dogs allowed on leash.
Contact Name: Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Administrative Headquarters
Contact Phone: (360) 449-7800
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 46.285997
Longitude: -122.252288
Directions
From Toutle, WA take State Highway 504 east for approximately 36 miles.
Facility and Amenity Information
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Nearby Trails
Recreation Opportunities
Backpacking Info
Trailhead for entering the Mount Margaret Backcountry. Permit required for overnight use.
