Beaver Grouse (FR 40S15) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Beaver Grouse (FR 40S15) in OR
A 12.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Jackson County, OR. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 15.
Klamath National Forest, Oak Knoll Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 12.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 11.7 of the 12.8 miles in are dirt. Climbs 990 ft over 12.8 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 12 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 2.8, 4, 4.2, 5.2, 6.9, 7, 7.3, 7.8, 9.4 and 10.1 miles in.
Siskiyou Peak stands 2,320 ft above the site, 1.8 miles north. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Ashland, is 11 mi off.
September normals 51–73°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Klamath National Forest, Oak Knoll Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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