Pig Iron (FR 4780100) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Pig Iron (FR 4780100) in OR
A 5.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Douglas County, OR. The road serves Pig Iron Mountain. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.
Umpqua National Forest, Diamond Lake Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 5.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (5.9 miles). Climbs 1,600 ft over 5.9 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. The nearest town, Oakridge, is 33 mi off.
September normals 36–68°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Umpqua National Forest, Diamond Lake Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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