David Ridge RD (FR 2610000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
David Ridge RD (FR 2610000) in OR
A 16.0-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lane County, OR.
Siuslaw National Forest, Central Coast Ranger District-ODNRA allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.
All 16 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (16 miles). Climbs 2,500 ft over 16 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 52%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 16 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Horseshoe Creek runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Florence, is 6.1 mi off.
September normals 47–67°F, 2.4″ 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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