Chetco-Pistol (FR 1407000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Chetco-Pistol (FR 1407000) in OR
An 18.6-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Curry County, OR. The road serves Stack Yards.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Gold Beach Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
7.6 of the 18.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (18.6 miles). Climbs 2,700 ft over 18.6 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 37%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 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.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. The nearest town, Gold Beach, is 13 mi off.
September normals 49–75°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Gold Beach Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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