Bald Knob (FR 5520020) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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Bald Knob (FR 5520020) in OR

Rogue River-Siskiyou NFs, Powers Ranger District
2,342 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TNONE
T-MobileUNMEASURED
StarlinkFAIR

A 6.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Coos County, OR.

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Powers Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 6.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (6.2 miles). Climbs 2,400 ft over 6.2 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 31%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 14 switchbacks.

Bald Knob stands 1,283 ft above the site, 1.4 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. East Fork Sru Creek runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Myrtle Point, is 26 mi off.

September normals 52–75°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Wilson Creek (FR 1376010) in ORForest Road Road41.0miChetco River (FR 1376000) in ORForest Road Road41.6miAlfred A. Loeb in ORCampground41.7miAlfred A. Loeb State Park in ORCampground42.7miMt Emily (FR 1200070) in ORForest Road Road43.5mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Powers Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?