Skunk Ridge (FR 1956000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Skunk Ridge (FR 1956000) in OR
A 10.6-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lincoln County, OR. The road serves Deadwood Mountain.
Siuslaw National Forest, Hebo Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.
All 10.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (10.6 miles). Climbs 2,600 ft over 10.6 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 55%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 14 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Siletz River runs 0.1 mi off. Euchre Mountain stands 2,421 ft above the site, 3.5 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Lincoln Beach, is 5.6 mi off.
September normals 49–69°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Siuslaw National Forest, Hebo Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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