Pitchfork_ridge (FR 3431000) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Pitchfork_ridge (FR 3431000) in OR

Road corridorSiuslaw NF, Central Coast Ranger District-ODNRA

11 mi from Waldport

Maps 1,376 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Siuslaw National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 60 days · Then leave the forest
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 11.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Cannibal Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 2,000 ft over 11.1 miles through 8 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 47%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Cannibal Mountain stands 572 ft above the map pin, 0.9 miles west.
  • George Creek runs 1.0 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping, occupying, or otherwise leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies overnight for a period longer than 14 calendar days in a consecutive 60-day period. Occupant must move off the Forest after 14 days; return to the Forest must not occur before 60 days have passed
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 43–62°F, 7.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.