Gopher Creek (FR 3125000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Gopher Creek (FR 3125000) in OR
A 2.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lincoln County, OR. The road serves Cape Horn.
Siuslaw National Forest, Central Coast Ranger District-ODNRA allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.
All 2.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (2.1 miles). Climbs 120 ft over 2.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Big Elk Creek runs 1.1 mi off. Table Mountain stands 1,770 ft above the site, 4.4 miles south. The nearest town, Toledo, is 8.7 mi off.
September normals 46–71°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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