Cottage Glade (FR 48N21) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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Cottage Glade (FR 48N21) in OR

Klamath NF, Oak Knoll Ranger District
5,869 ft
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A 9.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Jackson County, OR. The road serves Observation Peak.

Klamath National Forest, Oak Knoll Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 9.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.5 miles). Climbs 2,700 ft over 9.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 37%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Sterling Mountain stands 1,036 ft above the site, 1.7 miles south. Little Red Mountain Creek runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Ashland, is 14 mi off.

September normals 46–66°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Upper Cow Creek (FR 40S19) in ORForest Road Road0.8miSiskiyou Gap (FR 40S12) in ORForest Road Road1.1miDeer CR Ridge (FR 41S15) in ORForest Road Road1.2miSiskiyou Divide (FR 20) in ORForest Road Road1.8miSiskiyou Summit (FR 40S01) in ORDispersed Camping2.0mi
Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?