FR 4100120 — Elk Viewing Area in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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FR 4100120 — Elk Viewing Area in OR

Siuslaw NF, Central Coast Ranger District-ODNRA
624 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Douglas County, OR.

Siuslaw National Forest, Central Coast Ranger District-ODNRA allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.

All 0.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (0.9 miles). Climbs 110 ft over 0.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 22%. 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.

Otter Creek runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Reedsport, is 3.8 mi off.

September normals 49–70°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Siuslaw National Forest, Central Coast Ranger District-ODNRA. 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?