Nickel Creek (FR 5591000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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Nickel Creek (FR 5591000) in OR

Rogue River-Siskiyou NFs, Powers Ranger District
1,423 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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AT&TUNMEASURED
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A 7.3-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Coos County, OR. The road serves Granite Peak.

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

All 7.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (7.3 miles). Climbs 1,700 ft over 7.3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 22 switchbacks.

Blue Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Bray Mountain stands 1,866 ft above the site, 2.6 miles west. The nearest town, Myrtle Point, is 21 mi off.

September normals 52–81°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Winchuck Chetco (FR 1107000) in ORForest Road Road43.1miWilson Creek (FR 1376010) in ORForest Road Road44.0miChetco River (FR 1376000) in ORForest Road Road44.7miAlfred A. Loeb in ORCampground44.9miAlfred A. Loeb State Park in ORCampground46.0mi
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?