West Fork Austin (FR 1633000) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access in Oregon
West Fork Austin (FR 1633000) in OR
Road corridorSiuslaw NF, Hebo Ranger District
6.7 mi from Rose Lodge
Maps 331 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
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 8.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Near Little Nestucca County Park.
- Estimated climb: 2,200 ft over 8.9 miles through 11 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 27%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
7 known camp spots along this road, between mile 1.5 and mile 7.5: reported by travellers.
Setting
Limited privacy
- Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
- West Fork Austin Creek runs 0.5 mi off.
- Gauldy Ridge stands 1,894 ft above the map pin, 4.4 miles northeast.
Climate averages
September normals 49–70°F, 3.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.