Deer CR Ridge (FR 41S15) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon

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Deer CR Ridge (FR 41S15) in OR

Klamath NF, Oak Knoll Ranger District
6,532 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 10.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Jackson County, OR. The road serves Sterling Mountain.

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

All 10.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.2 miles of dirt. Climbs 3,400 ft over 10.4 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 30%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 17 switchbacks.

A body of water lies 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Ashland, is 15 mi off.

September normals 44–64°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Cottage Glade (FR 48N21) in ORForest Road Road1.2miUpper Cow Creek (FR 40S19) in ORForest Road Road1.9miSiskiyou Gap (FR 40S12) in ORForest Road Road2.1miSiskiyou Summit (FR 40S01) in ORDispersed Camping2.5miSiskiyou Divide (FR 20) in ORForest Road Road3.0mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?