FR 2400000 — Mount Peter in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
FR 2400000 — Mount Peter in OR
A 14.6-mile stretch of paved 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.
3 of the 14.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly paved, with 3.7 miles of gravel. Climbs 2,600 ft over 14.6 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 42%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 14 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
The nearest town, Dunes City, is 5.7 mi off.
September normals 49–69°F, 2.6″ 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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