Snail Basin (FR 2308071) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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Snail Basin (FR 2308071) in OR

Rogue River-Siskiyou NFs, Wild Rivers Ranger District
4,062 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 7.0-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Curry County, OR. The road serves Squirrel Peak.

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Wild Rivers Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (7 miles). Climbs 210 ft over 7 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. High Ridge stands 705 ft above the site, 0.9 miles north. The nearest town, Merlin, is 25 mi off.

September normals 51–72°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Chetco River (FR 1376000) in ORForest Road Road34.2miAlfred A. Loeb in ORCampground34.3miAlfred A. Loeb State Park in ORCampground35.0miNorth Fork Smith (FR 1107270) in ORForest Road Road35.1miMt Emily (FR 1200070) in ORForest Road Road36.0mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Wild Rivers Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?