Smokey Cedar (FR 1287000) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access
Smokey Cedar (FR 1287000) in OR
Road corridorSiuslaw NF, Hebo Ranger District
5.7 mi from Rose Lodge
Maps 919 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 60 days · Then leave the forest
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 9 miles through 14 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 53%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 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.
- Little Nestucca River runs 0.7 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 43–62°F, 9.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.