Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Contact Information

Cowlitz Valley Ranger District
10024 US Hwy 12
PO Box 670
Randle, WA 98377
(360) 497-1100

Mt. Adams Ranger District
2455 Hwy 141
Trout Lake, WA 98650
(509) 395-3400

Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument
42218 N.E. Yale Bridge Rd.
Amboy, WA 98601
(360) 449-7800

Forest Headquarters
1501 E. Evergreen Blvd.
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 891-5000

Forest Headquarters Mailing Address:
501 E. 5th St., #404
Vancouver, WA 98661

Mount St. Helens

Located in Southwest Washington State, the Gifford Pinchot National Forest encompasses 1,368,300 acres of forests, mountains, river valleys, waterfalls, wildernesses, and volcanoes. Geographically the forest is divided into the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District, the Mount Adams Ranger District, and the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. Learn more about the forest.

Spotlights

Stories come to life at Woods Creek Watchable Wildlife Trail

Visit Woods Creek Watchable Wildlife Trail and explore the Story Trail! A forest partnership with Mountain View Timberland Library.

Peterson Prairie Cabin Available to Rent

Pack your bag and make a reservation to stay at the Gifford Pinchot National Forest’s newest recreation rental facility.

Sustainable Recreation: Now and in the Future

Sunset Falls along FR 42 at Sunset Campground

Learn about how the forest is evaluating our recreation opportunities and developed sites.

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Consensus Study Report

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's report, "A Decision Framework for Managing the Spirit Lake and Toutle River System at Mount St. Helens."