Paxton Tie (FR 4820000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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Paxton Tie (FR 4820000) in OR

Siuslaw NF, Central Coast Ranger District-ODNRA
341 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 3.5-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 3.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (3.5 miles). Climbs 1,100 ft over 3.5 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 36%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 8 switchbacks.

North Fork Smith River runs 0.1 mi off. Mount Grayback stands 1,906 ft above the site, 2.7 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. The nearest town, Dunes City, is 11 mi off.

September normals 52–74°F, 2.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 2319110 — Devil's Staircase in ORForest Road Road7.0miSmith River Falls Recreation Site in ORCampground7.1miVincent Creek Recreation Site in ORCampground8.0miFR 4800030 — Buzzards Butte in ORDispersed Camping8.4miFR 4800011 — Buzzards Butte in ORDispersed Camping9.5mi
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?