# Johnston Ridge Observatory

> A viewpoint looking straight into the crater of Mount St. Helens, five miles from the 1980 blast.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/johnston-ridge/

A viewpoint looking straight into the crater of Mount St. Helens, five miles from the 1980 blast.

- **Nearest town:** Toutle, WA
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** 46.2770, -122.2170

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