North Pistol (FR 3680310) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access
North Pistol (FR 3680310) in OR
Road corridorRogue River-Siskiyou NFs, Gold Beach Ranger District
11 mi from Gold Beach
Maps 1,884 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest ↗
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · then move 5 mi
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 10.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Near Fairview Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 10.6 miles through 19 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 38%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Fairview Mountain stands 2,108 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles east.
- Pistol River runs 0.2 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 41–66°F, 9.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.