Long Ridge.ch (FR 1917000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Long Ridge.ch (FR 1917000) in OR
A 21.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Curry County, OR. The road is open seasonally, May 15 to September 30.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Gold Beach Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
12.7 of the 21.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.6 miles of dirt. Climbs 4,500 ft over 21.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 30%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 18 switchbacks.
Chetco River runs 0.2 mi off. Basin Butte stands 1,736 ft above the site, 2.0 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. The nearest town, Brookings, is 12 mi off.
September normals 50–82°F, 2.0″ 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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