Hunter Creek (FR 3680000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Hunter Creek (FR 3680000) in OR
A 50.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Curry County, OR. The road is open seasonally, June 1 to September 30.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Gold Beach Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
23.1 of the 50.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 21.9 miles of dirt. Climbs 8,100 ft over 50.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 33%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 40 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Hunter Creek runs 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Grizzly Mountain stands 2,135 ft above the site, 3.1 miles north. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Gold Beach, is 4.3 mi off.
September normals 54–79°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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