FR 2570000 — Pawn Trail Trailhead in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
FR 2570000 — Pawn Trail Trailhead in OR
A 19.4-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 19.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (19.4 miles). Climbs 2,000 ft over 19.4 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 83%. 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. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
North Fork Siuslaw River runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Heceta Beach, is 10 mi off.
September normals 48–72°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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