Upper Jackson Creek (FR 2947000) in OR -- Camping Rules & Access
Upper Jackson Creek (FR 2947000) in OR
Road corridorUmpqua NF, Tiller Ranger District
29 mi from Shady Cove
Maps 2,554 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · then move 5 mi
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 10.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 2,800 ft over 10.8 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 24%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.3 miles off.
- Cougar Butte stands 2,949 ft above the map pin, 2.8 miles south.
- Cougar Creek runs 0.2 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 40–67°F, 3.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.