Tidewater (FR 5200000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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Tidewater (FR 5200000) in OR

Siuslaw NF, Central Coast Ranger District-ODNRA
629 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 15.6-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 15.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 10.1 of the 15.6 miles in are gravel. Climbs 3,900 ft over 15.6 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 45%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 23 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 7.2 miles in.

Death Ridge stands 1,327 ft above the site, 1.7 miles north. Alsea River runs 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Waldport, is 11 mi off.

September normals 48–72°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Enchanted Valley Road (FR 5800797) in ORDispersed Camping26.1miArchie Knowles Campground in ORCampground26.7miDavid Ridge RD (FR 2610000) in ORForest Road Road27.0miSutton Boat Ramp (FR 1060796) in ORDispersed Camping27.2miHadsell (FR 4880000) in ORForest Road Road27.3mi
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?