Sucker CR Extension (FR 4612098) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Sucker CR Extension (FR 4612098) in OR
A 7.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Josephine County, OR.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Wild Rivers Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 7.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.1 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,200 ft over 7.9 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 31%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Whiskers Peak stands 2,735 ft above the site, 2.0 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.3 miles off. Left Fork Sucker Creek runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Williams, is 14 mi off.
September normals 55–78°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests, Wild Rivers Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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