Smith Ump (FR 4100000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Smith Ump (FR 4100000) in OR
A 3.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Douglas County, OR. The road serves Fern Top.
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 230 ft over 3.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 23%. 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.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. The nearest town, Reedsport, is 14 mi off.
September normals 51–72°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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