Climbing
Climber's Bivouac and Fireside Chats
CLIMBER’S BIVOUAC
The ascent of Mount St. Helens via Monitor Ridge begins at Climber’s Bivouac, located at the end of Forest Road 8100-830 (off Forest Road 83 on the volcano’s south side). Climbers are allowed to camp at Climber’s Bivouac with a parking permit (issued with their climbing permit). Hikers who are parking at Climber’s Bivouac to use trails rather than summit the volcano must have a Northwest Forest Pass displayed on the dash of their vehicle.
