Winchuck Chetco (FR 1107000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Winchuck Chetco (FR 1107000) in OR
A 73.6-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Curry County, OR.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Gold Beach Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
41.8 of the 73.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1 miles of dirt. Climbs 8,500 ft over 73.6 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 58%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 74 switchbacks. Dead-ends 1.4 miles in -- mapped turnaround at the end.
Chetco River runs 0.2 mi off. Mount Emily stands 2,262 ft above the site, 2.5 miles southeast. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Harbor, is 7.8 mi off.
September normals 49–79°F, 2.1″ 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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