Forest Road 83
Area Status: Open
Paved, but rough in places, Forest Road 83 passes over ancient lava flows and a mudflow from the 1980 eruption. The road provides access to Ape Cave (spur road 8303), Climber’s Bivouac (Forest Road 81, then 830) as well as Marble Mountain Sno-Park, and June Lake, Ape Canyon and Lava Canyon trailheads. Lahar Viewpoint provides visitors with a beautiful view of the south (non-crater) side of Mount St. Helens.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | 03/19/2024: Forest Road 83 from Cougar Sno*Park to Marble Mountain Sno*Park is now cleared of snow all the way to the parking lot. Plowing is possibly finished for the remainder of the season. Contact the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument for more information at 360-449-7800 and press option 0 to reach the front desk. |
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Permit Info: | Dec. 1 to March 31: Washington State Sno-Park Permit required at Trail of Two Forest, Cougar and Marble Mountain Sno-Parks. Permits not available on site. Purchase in advance online or at a vendor before visiting. |
Best Season: | Summer |
Busiest Season: | Summer |
Restrictions: | No parking allowed along Forest Road 83. |
Closest Towns: | Cougar, WA |
Water: | No |
General Information
Directions:From Cougar, WA take Lewis River Road/Forest Road 90 east for 6.4 miles then go left on Forest Road 83.