West Fork Austin (FR 1633000) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access in Oregon

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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.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

September normals 4970°F, 3.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.