Straight Creek (FR 2827000) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access
Straight Creek (FR 2827000) in OR
Road corridorUmpqua NF, Tiller Ranger District
19 mi from Glide
Maps 2,975 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 9.3–9.6 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Motor-vehicle season 5/1–11/30Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · then move 5 mi
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 15.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Near Hob Knob.
- Estimated climb: 4,100 ft over 15.3 miles through 17 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 23%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
- Smith Ridge stands 1,188 ft above the map pin, 2.3 miles north.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 45–64°F, 4.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.