FR 6610600 — Elkhorn Peak in OR -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 6610600 — Elkhorn Peak in OR
Road corridorRogue River-Siskiyou NFs, High Cascades Ranger District
18 mi from Shady Cove
Maps 3,832 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 16.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 16.8 miles through 24 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 21%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
- Butler Butte stands 1,698 ft above the map pin, 2.7 miles northeast.
Climate averages
October normals 39–61°F, 3.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.