State Road 595 (Jerry Flats Rd)

We travel to Oregon often and are always looking for different ways to get back to Utah. This road that takes off at Gold Beach and follows the Rouge River inland looks interesting, but can find no info on its condition, length of time to travel etc. We would be driving a small convertable and enjoy the back roads if paved. Would end up in Grants Pass. Would appreciate any info from someone that has traveled this route.

State Road 595 (Jerry Flats Rd)

Jerrys Flats Rd? I assume you mean Bear Camp Rd. I have been on that road several. It is steep and is single lane for a few miles. been awhile since i have been on it, but would guess some of the ';pavement'; has deteriorated to gravel. If you love your little convertible do not go that way.

I have driven that road in a dodge minivan, but most trips were in 4WDs with others.

I think anyone experienced in mountain driving is ok on that road. when the snow is gone.

State Road 595 (Jerry Flats Rd)

Wasn%26#39;t there another lost car out there just this week? I think I caught on the news that she had to walk 7 miles and got rescued by helicopter.

Yeah, even Gold Beach locals advise against it. US 101 to Crescent City, then US 199 up to Grants Pass might take a little longer, but passing through redwood forests and along the Smith River, I suspect, make that route just as scenic. And a whole lot safer.

It%26#39;s also called Route 23 and is not all paved. It is long, winding, with no services beyond teeny-tiny Agness (pop about 25), no cell phone service.

You see mostly trees once you leave the river at Agness. Lots of trees. Nothing but trees. Might have nice views except for all those darn trees.

It is not well marked unless you have a Forest Service or BLM map. Would not advise, even in summer to be honest, and we are ';back-road'; drivers ;-)

If you are in the section of Oregon around Canyonville, there are some very picturesque paved loop roads around there, Cow Creek loop and Shady Cove loop are two of them.

This is in CA, but Hwy 139 from Klamath Falls to Susanville is a nice drive.

I saw there was another car who was stuck out there. That is unfortunate both for them and likely for others if the road gets closed because of it. after snow seaon over it is a fine road for those who know mountain roads.

The boat riders on the Rogue need that road to get back to GP from Agness.

I worked for Forest Service for 30 plus years, Bear Camp was fairly good road to me. A few places you needed to be careful, and you certainly need a good FS map. not a State Hwy map%26#39; I always had FS map in my vehicle when out

Have you ever been to Hat Point?? Or rode with a log truck driver

You are correct, oregone:

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So to summarize, this is probably the last road anyone would advise for out of state travelers not familiar with the area.

I heard about that on the news the other day too!!

Yeah, I haven%26#39;t been over in a while, but if I remember correctly the only signs on the Galice/Grants Pass side are the ones spray-painted on the asphalt. After the asphalt turns into gravel then you%26#39;re kinda left to your own common sense unless you have a gps with a good map. On the Gold Beach side, I don%26#39;t remember any signs between the Lobster Creek Bridge (which I believe is where the County stops maintaining the road) and Agness.

This question comes up every once in a while. I remember the first time I saw it here in the forums I called the USFS and asked the person that answered the phone how SHE does goes from GB to GP. She commutes via Crescent City even though she has a pea-green 4WD Jeep.

If, for some reason, you do decide to take this route, bring a couple day%26#39;s food and water with you just in case. Better safe than sorry.

Here%26#39;s something interesting that sums up the ordeal from a couple years ago: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JC8uWu6JRFo