Butler Creek (FR 5201390) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Butler Creek (FR 5201390) in OR
A 7.8-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Curry County, OR. The road serves Mount Butler.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Powers Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 7.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (7.8 miles). Climbs 830 ft over 7.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 24%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 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.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.2 miles off. Josh Creek runs 1.2 mi off. Mount Butler stands 701 ft above the site, 1.4 miles northwest. The nearest town, Myrtle Point, is 22 mi off.
September normals 48–70°F, 3.4″ 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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