FR 1610920 — Elkhorn Peak in OR -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 1610920 — Elkhorn Peak in OR
Road corridorRogue River-Siskiyou NFs, High Cascades Ranger District
17 mi from Shady Cove
Maps 4,078 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest ↗
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · then move 5 mi
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Road Access
Rough
- All 3.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 180 ft over 3.2 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 21%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Elkhorn Peak stands 577 ft above the map pin, 1.0 miles east.
- Elkhorn Spring lies 0.7 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 38–60°F, 3.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.