Canal Cr. (FR 3462000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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Canal Cr. (FR 3462000) in OR

Siuslaw NF, Central Coast Ranger District-ODNRA
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A 7.2-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Lincoln County, OR. The road serves Butler Peak.

Siuslaw National Forest, Central Coast Ranger District-ODNRA allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.

3 of the 7.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly paved, with 3 miles of gravel. Climbs 1,200 ft over 7.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 35%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 4.3 miles in.

Butler Peak stands 1,486 ft above the site, 1.5 miles north. Alsea River runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Waldport, is 6.0 mi off.

September normals 49–71°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?