Shale Creek (FR 3343000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Shale Creek (FR 3343000) in OR
A 10.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Coos County, OR. The road serves Bald Knob.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Powers Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 10.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (10.9 miles). Climbs 1,800 ft over 10.9 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 32%. 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 14 switchbacks.
Bald Knob stands 1,390 ft above the site, 1.7 miles east. Fives Creek runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Myrtle Point, is 26 mi off.
September normals 51–74°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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