Mount St. Helens

Visitor Centers at Mount St. Helens
Information about the five different visitor centers found along State Highway 504, the main route into Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.

Mount St. Helens FAQs
Answers to common questions related to Mount St. Helens activity and history.

Mount St. Helens Photo Gallery
Photos of Mount St. Helens and the surrounding area, before and after eruption and recovery.

Eruption of Mount St. Helens
Information and resources for people who would like to learn more about the volcano and the May 18, 1980 eruption.

Visitor Centers at Mount St. Helens
Information about the 5 different visitor centers for Mount St. Helens.

Hiking & Recreation at Mount St. Helens NVM
Information about hiking and recreation activities found in and around Mount St. Helens and Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

Lodging & Camping Near Mount St. Helens
Where to stay when you visit Mount St. Helens.

Maps & Directions to Mount St. Helens
Maps and directions to Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, as well as informational and historic maps.

Mount St. Helens Guide Books
These guides feature everything Mount St. Helens, including the history of the 1981 eruption, recreation, visitor centers, and camping.

Personal Account of May 18, 1980 Eruption
My personal account of the May 18, 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, which I experienced while living in Spokane.

Mount St. Helens Timeline
A timeline of significant Mount St. Helens events, including recent activity, the 1980 eruption, and historic activity.

What if Mount St. Helens Erupts?
Information to help you find out how to prepare for an eruption, what to do in the event of an eruption, and how to deal with any volcanic ash. You will also find information about potential adverse health affects of Mount St. Helens ash.

Mount St. Helens Volcano Cam
Get a live view from the Johnston Ridge Observatory into the crater side of Mt. St. Helens.

USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory
Comprehensive and up-to-date information about Mount St. Helens and the other volcanoes in the Cascades Mountain Range, from the United States Geological Survey Cascades Volcano Observatory in Vancouver, Washington.