Emily (FR 1983000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Emily (FR 1983000) in OR
A 21.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Curry County, OR. The road serves Japanese Bombing Site Trailhead.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Gold Beach Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
9.5 of the 21.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1 miles of dirt. Climbs 3,400 ft over 21.5 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 33%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~200 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 27 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Mount Emily stands 1,988 ft above the site, 2.7 miles north. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Harbor, is 4.7 mi off.
September normals 48–76°F, 2.1″ 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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