Denzer Ridge (FR 3305000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Denzer Ridge (FR 3305000) in OR
A 9.0-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lincoln County, OR.
Siuslaw National Forest, Central Coast Ranger District-ODNRA allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.
All 9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 4.8 of the 9 miles in are gravel. Climbs 1,900 ft over 9 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 56%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks.
Crooked Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Fleece Ridge stands 1,376 ft above the site, 1.6 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. The nearest town, Waldport, is 15 mi off.
September normals 50–75°F, 2.3″ 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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