South Fork Chetco (FR 1107550) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
South Fork Chetco (FR 1107550) in OR
An 8.0-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Curry County, OR. The road serves Snaketooth Butte.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Gold Beach Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (8 miles). Climbs 400 ft over 8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 18 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Vulcan Peak stands 2,699 ft above the site, 6.2 miles east. The nearest town, Harbor, is 11 mi off.
September normals 45–78°F, 2.3″ 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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