FR 6610800 — Elkhorn Peak in OR -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 6610800 — Elkhorn Peak in OR
Road corridorRogue River-Siskiyou NFs, High Cascades Ranger District
17 mi from Shady Cove
Maps 4,174 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 9.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 9.2 miles through 18 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 25%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
- Elkhorn Spring lies 0.1 mi off.
- Butler Butte stands 1,356 ft above the map pin, 3.9 miles northeast.
Climate averages
October normals 38–60°F, 3.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.