Elk River (FR 5325000) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access in Oregon

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Elk River (FR 5325000) in OR

Road corridorRogue River-Siskiyou NFs, Powers Ranger District

24 mi from Gold Beach

Maps 153 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Motor-vehicle season 6/1–10/31Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · then move 5 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • 32.5 of this road’s 73.2 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.8 miles of dirt.
  • Near China Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 12,700 ft over 73.2 miles through 61 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 39%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~220 ft on the downhill side.

9 known camp spots along this road, between mile 1.6 and mile 17.9: 1 mapped, 8 reported by travellers.

Setting

Limited privacy
  • Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
  • China Mountain stands 1,431 ft above the map pin, 0.8 miles south.
  • Anvil Creek runs 0.1 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

September normals 5677°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.