Henderson (FR 2490000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Henderson (FR 2490000) in OR
A 2.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lane County, OR. The road serves Mount Popocatepetl.
Siuslaw National Forest, Central Coast Ranger District-ODNRA allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.
All 2.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (2.7 miles). Climbs 220 ft over 2.7 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 37%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Mount Peter stands 1,065 ft above the site, 2.1 miles east. The nearest town, Dunes City, is 7.0 mi off.
September normals 51–72°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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