Sourdough Access (FR 4402206) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Sourdough Access (FR 4402206) in OR
A 5.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Curry County, OR. The road serves Packsaddle Mountain. The road is open seasonally, June 1 to September 30.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Wild Rivers Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 5.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.2 miles). Climbs 110 ft over 5.2 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 31%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
North Fork Smith River runs 0.1 mi off. Packsaddle Mountain stands 1,603 ft above the site, 2.4 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.9 miles off. The nearest town, Fort Dick, is 14 mi off.
September normals 59–83°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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