North Fork Smith (FR 1107270) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
North Fork Smith (FR 1107270) in OR
A 6.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Curry County, OR. The road serves Packsaddle Mountain.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Gold Beach Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 6.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (6.9 miles). Climbs 1,200 ft over 6.9 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 34%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 13 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Chetco Peak stands 2,542 ft above the site, 6.5 miles northeast. The nearest town, Harbor, is 12 mi off.
September normals 49–79°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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