Galice Access Road Closed For Winter
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Medford, Oregon - The Medford District, Bureau of Land Management, will close the Bear Camp/Galice Access Road (Route 34-8-36) four miles after the turnoff from the Merlin-Galice Road (at the community of Galice) to the nine mile marker. Beginning November 16th the road will be closed for due to the potential of rock falls from saturated soils and freeze thaw conditions. The road will remain closed throughout the winter and will reopen in the spring pending removal of any rock slides.
The Peavine/Serpentine Springs Road will be open for travelers, but is not plowed and may be closed due to snow. Drivers should use caution.
Closure signs will be placed on the Galice Access Road at the slide area closed gates. The gates and signs will be checked regularly until the roads are reopened.
Secondary roads in the area leading off the Galice Access Road, Peavine/Serpentine Springs Road and Forest Highway (FH) 23 will also be closed and locked the week of November 19th to help mitigate the spread of Port Orford Cedar Root Disease.
Motorists should contact the Grants Pass Interagency (BLM and Forest Service) Office at (541) 471-6500 or (541) 840-4682 and be familiar with current and forecasted weather before traveling on the Peavine/Serpentine Springs Road.
The public should contact the Gold Beach Ranger District at (541) 247-3600 before traveling on Bear Camp Road (FH 23) from Gold Beach. This portion of the road may be also closed at any time due to snow and weather conditions.
Information on the Medford District can be found here: https://www.blm.gov/office/medford-district-office
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.