Lower Wheeler (FR 1205000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Lower Wheeler (FR 1205000) in OR
A 22.8-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Curry County, OR.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Gold Beach Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
6 of the 22.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (22.8 miles). Climbs 3,800 ft over 22.8 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 51%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~210 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.
Mount Emily stands 2,811 ft above the site, 2.8 miles northeast. Chetco River runs 0.1 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Harbor, is 3.9 mi off.
September normals 51–79°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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