Sixes River (FR 5201000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Sixes River (FR 5201000) in OR
A 54.8-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Curry County, OR.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Powers Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
54.4 of the 54.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 54.4 of the 54.8 miles in are gravel. Climbs 9,000 ft over 54.8 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 40%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~240 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 52 switchbacks.
China Peak stands 1,889 ft above the site, 1.8 miles south. Sixes River runs 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.3 miles off. The nearest town, Myrtle Point, is 20 mi off.
September normals 57–77°F, 3.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Powers Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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