Calf Ridge (FR 4720000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Calf Ridge (FR 4720000) in OR
An 18.0-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Douglas County, OR. The road serves Limpy Mountain. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.
Umpqua National Forest, North Umpqua Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 18 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 2.3 miles of dirt. Climbs 4,800 ft over 18 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 52%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 19 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Limpy Mountain stands 729 ft above the site, 0.7 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. Little River runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Glide, is 20 mi off.
September normals 44–74°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Umpqua National Forest, North Umpqua Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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